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Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea
Western Highlands Province · Papua New Guinea
Mount Hagen is a mid-size city in Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 33,623. Elevation: 5,669 ft (1,728 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mount Hagen
Mount Hagen is the third largest city in Papua New Guinea, with a population of 46,250. It is the capital of the Western Highlands Province and is located in the large fertile Wahgi Valley in central mainland Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 1,677 m (5,502 ft).
People
Climate
| Population | 33,623 |
| Population Density | 106 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,669 ft (1,728 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.8575°, 144.2306° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Western Highlands Province |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 103.8 inches (2,636 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mount Hagen
Mount Hagen is a mid-size city in Papua New Guinea (Western Highlands Province) with a population of 33,623. The city sits at an elevation of 5,669 feet (1,728 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Climate in Mount Hagen
Mount Hagen has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Dec (18.5°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2018 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 148 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,669 ft (1,728 m) |
| Area | 316.8 sq mi (820.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.8575°N, 144.2306°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 73 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 11.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 9.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 10.8 in |
Mount Hagen has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 62°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 103.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.8") and June the driest (5.0").
Colleges & Universities in Mount Hagen
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Union Bible College | College | — | — |
| Highlands Agriculture College | College | — | — |
| Highlands Regional Bible College of the Assemblies of God of PNG | College | — | — |
| Holy Trinity Teachers College | College | — | — |
| Kuntila Teachers College | College | — | — |
| Lutheran Highlands Seminary Ogelbeng | College | — | — |
| Mala Bible College | College | — | — |
| Melanesia Nazarene Teacher's College | College | — | — |
| Mt Hagen Technical College | College | — | — |
| Ogelbeng Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| Rabiamul Vocational Centre | College | — | — |
| Wesleyan Bible College of Papua New Guinea | College | — | — |
Schools in Mount Hagen
45 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Demonstration Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kuna AOG Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kuia Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Anga Lutheran Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ogelbeng Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ogelbeng Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wimbuka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wimbuka Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kelua Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nanga Emmanuel Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gihamu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kuntika Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wurup Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rebiamul Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rebiamul Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Koglamp Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Koglamp Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kontkona Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Engnui Memorial Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Koge Namba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kerebug Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kelowagi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Manga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Minimp Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Togoba Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hagen Park Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mount Hagen United Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tarangau Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mt Hagen Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mount Hagen Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| United Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tega Lutheran Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kuta Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kelua No. 2 Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Highlands Agricultural College | — | — | — | — |
| Kuruk Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kolgmul Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ulga St. Mary's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Komkui St. Marks Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Togoba Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Arawagai Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Keltiga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mount Hagen International School | — | — | — | — |
| Kimininga SDA Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kui Wamp Nga Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mount Hagen
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Mount Hagen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetlenut open marketplace | |||||
| Brisbane market | |||||
| Kagamuga Airport Market, Mt. Hagen | |||||
| Kaiwe Market | |||||
| Kamnga Wurr Market | |||||
| Mount Hagen Marketplace | |||||
| Okapana Market | |||||
| Tega vegetable market | |||||
| Top Town Market |
Hotels in Mount Hagen
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mount Hagen
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mount Hagen
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mount Hagen
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mount Hagen
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mount Hagen
16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mount Hagen
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mount Hagen
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Mount Hagen
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mount Hagen
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chimbu Airport | CMU | Medium Airport |
| Mendi Airport | MDU | Medium Airport |
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | HGU | Medium Airport |
| Wapenamanda Airport | WBM | Medium Airport |
| Aiome Airport | AIE | Small Airport |
| Ambaluwa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Appa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bank Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bomai Airport | BMH | Small Airport |
| Dusin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erave Airport | ERE | Small Airport |
| Foroko Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Giramben Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ialibu Airport | IAL | Small Airport |
| Kafa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kagua Airport | AGK | Small Airport |
| Kanainj Airport | KNE | Small Airport |
| Kandep Airport | KDP | Small Airport |
| Kapi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kar Airport | KAK | Small Airport |
| Karimui Airport | KMR | Small Airport |
| Koinambe Airport | KMB | Small Airport |
| Kol Airport | KQL | Small Airport |
| Kombaku Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kompiam Airport | KPM | Small Airport |
| Kumbwareta Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lumusa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mamusi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maramuni Airport | MWI | Small Airport |
| Minj Airport | MZN | Small Airport |
| Mount Aue Airport | UAE | Small Airport |
| Negarbo(Negabo) Airport | GBF | Small Airport |
| Pangia Airport | PGN | Small Airport |
| Pimaga Airport | PMP | Small Airport |
| Ruti Airport | RUU | Small Airport |
| Sengapi Airstrip | SGK | Small Airport |
| Simbai Airport | SIM | Small Airport |
| Sipump Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sugu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Talbakul Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tambul Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tsendiap Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Walluanda Airport | WLU | Small Airport |
| Yenkis(Yankisa) Airport | YEQ | Small Airport |
| Yimnalem Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yomneri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mount Hagen
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mount Hagen
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kuk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Hagen
111 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Airport Local Church, PNG Christain Fellowshiop | |
| Apogum SDA Church | |
| Bepa SDA Church | |
| Bethany Lutheran Reform Church | |
| Bomrui Memorial Lutheran Church | |
| Bul SDA Church | |
| Christian Outreach Centre | |
| City Harvest Centre Foursquare Church | |
| Datinga SDA Church | |
| Dobel CAF Church | |
| Dobel EBC Church | |
| Dobel Lutheran Reformed Church | |
| Eagle Church | |
| Ebuga SDA Church | |
| Gateway AOG Church | |
| Gateway SDA Church | |
| Gina Foursquare Church | |
| Hagen Park SDA Church | |
| Hakofa Lutheran Church | |
| Holy Trinity Cathedral |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
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What is the population of Mount Hagen?
Mount Hagen has a population of 33,623 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 316.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mount Hagen?
Mount Hagen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.8 inches.