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Minj, Papua New Guinea
Jiwaka Province · Papua New Guinea
Minj is a small town in Jiwaka Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,272 ft (1,607 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,272 ft (1,607 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.9075°, 144.6916° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Jiwaka Province |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 177.1 inches (4,499 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Minj
Minj is a small town in Papua New Guinea (Jiwaka Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,272 feet (1,607 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 177.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,272 ft (1,607 m) |
| Area | 316.7 sq mi (820.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.9075°N, 144.6916°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1999 | KASU CONE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1970 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 18 | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Karkar (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karkar | Stratovolcano | 1,839 m (6,033 ft) | 2014 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 11.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 9.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 10.8 in |
Minj has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 102.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.8") and June the driest (5.1").
Colleges & Universities in Minj
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiwaka Aviation Maintenance Engineering College | College | — | — |
Schools in Minj
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pukamil Adventist High School | — | — | — | — |
| Dona Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. John Bosco Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Minj Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kuri Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kuma Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Muruka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kokamol Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tumbang Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngende Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsigmil Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Minj Vocational Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Zion Tombil Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Domil Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Konjambi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kumbal Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Urup Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Millep Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Djek Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Danal Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wara Numants Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Minj T Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ambuna Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nondugl St. Mary's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nondugl Admin Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kangantsa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| EBC Timil Wagi School | — | — | — | — |
| Karepa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dona Primary & EBC Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Raphael Kome Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bonong Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mondomil Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kugmar Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ladybird Kombulno Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nondugl Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Minj
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banz Main Market | |||||
| Kaukau Market | |||||
| Kubal market | |||||
| Kudjip Market | |||||
| Mingendie market | |||||
| Wara Market |
Hotels in Minj
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Minj
17 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Minj
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Minj
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Minj
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chimbu Airport | CMU | Medium Airport |
| Goroka Airport | GKA | Medium Airport |
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | HGU | Medium Airport |
| Agotu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aibai Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ambaluwa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Appa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bank Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bomai Airport | BMH | Small Airport |
| Brahman Airstrip | BRH | Small Airport |
| Bundi Airport | BNT | Small Airport |
| Dobu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dusin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Foroko Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gimi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Giramben Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guwasa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Herowena Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ialibu Airport | IAL | Small Airport |
| Junkaral Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kanainj Airport | KNE | Small Airport |
| Kapi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Karimui Airport | KMR | Small Airport |
| Keglsugl Airport | KEG | Small Airport |
| Koinambe Airport | KMB | Small Airport |
| Kol Airport | KQL | Small Airport |
| Kombaku Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kora Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kumbwareta Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lumusa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maimafu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mamusi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mengina Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Minj Airport | MZN | Small Airport |
| Moki Airport | MJJ | Small Airport |
| Mount Aue Airport | UAE | Small Airport |
| Nambaiyufa Airport | NBA | Small Airport |
| Negarbo(Negabo) Airport | GBF | Small Airport |
| Nomane Airport | NMN | Small Airport |
| Pangia Airport | PGN | Small Airport |
| Ruti Airport | RUU | Small Airport |
| Simbai Airport | SIM | Small Airport |
| Sipump Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talbakul Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tambul Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tsendiap Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Walluanda Airport | WLU | Small Airport |
| Yomneri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Minj
47 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Angemol SDA Church | |
| Anginmol EBC Church | |
| Arenge EBC Church | |
| Bekpe EBC Church | |
| Dalnamp EBC Church | |
| Dimbil EBC Church | |
| Domil Catholic Church | |
| Domil Church of the Nazarene | |
| Dona EBC Church | |
| Dona SDA Church | |
| EBC Timil Wagi Church | |
| Four Square Church | |
| Goi Bang Church of the Nazarene | |
| Goimil EBC Church | |
| Gunn EBC Church | |
| Jumul EBC Church | |
| Karepa Catholic Church | |
| Kondowwil Harvest for Christ Ministry Church | |
| Konzambi Church of the Nazarene | |
| Konzambi EBC Church |
Quick Facts
🇵🇬 About Papua New Guinea
Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Minj
What is the weather like in Minj?
Minj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 177.1 inches.