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Madang, Papua New Guinea
Madang Province · Papua New Guinea
Madang is a small city in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 27,419. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Madang
Madang is the capital of Madang Province and is a town with a population of 27,420 on the north coast of Papua New Guinea. The city is also one of the major towns in Papua New Guinea.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,419 |
| Population Density | 86 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.2215°, 145.7870° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Madang Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 112.2 inches (2,850 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Madang
Madang is a small city in Papua New Guinea (Madang Province) with a population of 27,419. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Climate in Madang
Madang has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 3140 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 136 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 317.2 sq mi (821.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.2215°N, 145.7870°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 18 | 50 km |
| 1930 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 96 km |
| 1873 | MACLAY COAST | Earthquake | - | - | 39 km |
| 1857 | BISMARCK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karkar (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karkar | Stratovolcano | 1,839 m (6,033 ft) | 2014 | 67 km |
| Long Island | Complex | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1993 | 148 km |
| Manam | Stratovolcano | 1,807 m (5,928 ft) | 2020 | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in |
Madang has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 112.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.5") and August the driest (4.1").
Colleges & Universities in Madang
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bau Technical Vocational Centre | College | - | , |
| Divine Word University | University | - | , |
| DWU Paramedical College Campus | College | - | , |
| Lutheran School of Nursing | College | - | , |
| Madang Teacher's College | College | - | , |
| Madang Technical College | College | - | , |
| Madang Technical College | College | - | , |
| PNG Maritime College | College | - | , |
| St. Benedict's Agriculture and Technical School | College | - | , |
| St. Fidelis Seminary | College | - | , |
Schools in Madang
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nobonob Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Madang Theological School | - | - | - | - |
| Amron Vocational Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Malmal Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Riwo Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Siar Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ohu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Behir Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bahor Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gum Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ambarina Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tusbab Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Cross Meiro Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Salagau Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Panim Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Madang Christian Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Jomba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lutheran Day Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Spirit Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Madang International Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kusbau Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Madang
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Madang
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWU Friendship Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Madang Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Madang
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomba Brick Market | |||||
| Madang Fish Market | |||||
| Madang Market | |||||
| Mildas Market | |||||
| Sagalau Market |
Hotels in Madang
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Madang
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Madang
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Madang
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Madang
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Madang
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Madang
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Madang
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Madang
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Madang Airport | MAG | Medium Airport |
| Bambu Airport | BCP | Small Airport |
| Begesin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Biliau Airport | BIJ | Small Airport |
| Brahman Airstrip | BRH | Small Airport |
| Bundi Airport | BNT | Small Airport |
| Daup Airport | DAF | Small Airport |
| Guhu Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kar Kar Airport | KRX | Small Airport |
| Keglsugl Airport | KEG | Small Airport |
| Mibu Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Moki Airport | MJJ | Small Airport |
| Nahu Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nankina Airport | NKN | Small Airport |
| Saidor Airport | SDI | Small Airport |
| Wangeto Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wanuma Airport | WNU | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Madang
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Diwai Post Office | |
| Madang Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Madang
38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Belna SDA Church | |
| Bethlehem Baptist Church | |
| Bilibau Island Lutheran Church | |
| BMR SDA Church | |
| Divine Word University Chapel | |
| Emmanuel Lutheran Church | |
| Faith Baptist Church | |
| Finch Road SDA Church | |
| Gaihibeta SDA Church | |
| Gateway Adventist Church | |
| Holy Cross Cathedral | |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Cathedral | |
| Holy Trinity Anglican Church | |
| HomadeAdventist Church | |
| Jomba Catholic Church | |
| Jomba SDA Church | |
| Jordan Baptist Church | |
| Katir SDA Church | |
| Kranket Island SDA Church | |
| Madang AOG Church |
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Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Madang
What is the population of Madang?
Madang has a population of 27,419 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 317.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Madang?
Madang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 136 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.2 inches.