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Namatanai, Papua New Guinea
New Ireland · Papua New Guinea
Namatanai is a small town in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea with a population of 1,542. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Namatanai
Namatanai Airport is an airfield serving Namatanai, in the New Ireland Province of Papua New Guinea.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,542 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.6637°, 152.4410° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | New Ireland |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 123.1 inches (3,126 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Namatanai
Namatanai is a small town in Papua New Guinea (New Ireland) with a population of 1,542. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 126 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 317.6 sq mi (822.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6637°N, 152.4410°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2000 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 40 km |
| 1994 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 4 | 69 km |
| 1937 | RABAUL | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 507 | 73 km |
| 1985 | NEW IRELAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 96 km |
| 2015 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 119 km |
| 1994 | RABAUL HARBOR | Eruption | 0.3 m | — | 56 km |
| 1941 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 70 km |
| 1967 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 82 km |
| 1916 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1900 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1899 | EAST COAST, NEW IRELAND | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1878 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | — | 1 | 69 km |
| 1768 | CAPE SAINT GEORGE, NEW IRELAND | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lihir (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lihir | Compound | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Rabaul | Pyroclastic shield | 688 m (2,257 ft) | 2014 | 73 km |
| Ambitle | Stratovolcano | 450 m (1,476 ft) | -350 | 142 km |
| Lolobau | Caldera | 858 m (2,815 ft) | 1912 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Driest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 14.6 in |
Namatanai has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 123.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (15.4") and September the driest (6.0").
Schools in Namatanai
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halis Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namatanai Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namatanai Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pire Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sohun Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kurumut Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nabumai Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nabumai Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Namatanai
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Namatanai
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tokua Airport | RAB | Medium Airport |
| Londolovit Airport | LNV | Small Airport |
| Manga Airport | MGP | Small Airport |
| Namatanai Airport | ATN | Small Airport |
| Rakanda Airport | RAA | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Namatanai
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Namatanai United Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Namatanai?
Namatanai has a population of 1,542 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 317.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Namatanai?
Namatanai 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 79°F in July. The area receives 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 123.1 inches.