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Olsobip, Papua New Guinea

Western Province · Papua New Guinea

Olsobip is a small town in Western Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 1,000. Elevation: 1,506 ft (459 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,000 Population 0/sq mi density
1,506 ft Elevation 459 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
184.2 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Port Moresby Timezone

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About Olsobip

Olsobip

Olsobip is a station town in the north of the Papua New Guinean Western province, located on the Upper Fly River. It is the seat of the Olsobip Rural LLG. It has a rural airport (OLQ) but, set in a rich forest, it is inaccessible by road. As a result of its isolation, accurate census data is difficult to obtain from Olsobip.

People

Population1,000
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain184.2 in/yr
Sunny Days60/yr
Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Population1,000
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Coordinates-5.3873°, 141.5167°
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby
Country🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
State / ProvinceWestern Province
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation184.2 inches (4,678 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Olsobip

Olsobip is a small town in Papua New Guinea (Western Province) with a population of 1,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,506 feet (459 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 184.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.

Olsobip has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 184.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,506 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Papua New Guinea avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days60 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Area6,867.7 sq mi (17,787.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-5.3873°N, 141.5167°W
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 184.2"
385% above Papua New Guinea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.69"
Driest Month (Nov) 12.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

343 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

Apr 7, 2018 45 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M6.3 123 km
Feb 28, 2018 63 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M6.1 137 km
Dec 10, 1990 74 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M6.0 105 km
Feb 25, 2018 75 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.7 96 km
May 23, 1992 107 km WSW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea M5.7 103 km
Aug 20, 2007 92 km NNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea M5.7 71 km
Aug 6, 2002 87 km NE of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea M5.6 39 km
Mar 6, 2018 72 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.5 137 km
Dec 13, 1990 75 km WSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.5 111 km
Dec 10, 1990 76 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.5 98 km
Dec 11, 1990 49 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.4 124 km
Dec 16, 1990 88 km WSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.4 99 km
Oct 26, 1998 78 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea M5.4 149 km
Feb 26, 2018 33 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.4 150 km
Jan 16, 2002 50 km WSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.4 139 km
Jun 29, 2018 26 km WSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.4 149 km
Dec 12, 1990 75 km W of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.3 98 km
Aug 19, 2007 96 km NNW of Kiunga, Papua New Guinea M5.3 74 km
Mar 2, 2018 52 km WSW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.3 131 km
May 23, 2019 78 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea M5.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 15.7 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 15.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 16.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 15.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 15.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 14.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 16.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 16.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 15.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 15.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 12.4 in Driest
December 71°F (22°C) 15.2 in

Olsobip has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 184.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.7") and November the driest (12.4").

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Schools in Olsobip

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Olsobip Primary & High School
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Airports Near Olsobip

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agali AirstripSmall Airport
Asua AirportSmall Airport
Atkamba AirportABPSmall Airport
Bak AirstripSmall Airport
Biangabip AirportBPKSmall Airport
Busilmin AirstripSmall Airport
Dahamo AirstripSmall Airport
Denom AirstripSmall Airport
Diphikin AirstripSmall Airport
Duranmin AirstripSmall Airport
Eliptamin AirportEPTSmall Airport
Feramin AirportFRQSmall Airport
Fiyak AirstripSmall Airport
Gasuke AirportGBCSmall Airport
Gawa AirstripSmall Airport
Gubil AirstripSmall Airport
Gulgubip AirportGLPSmall Airport
Haewenai AirstripSmall Airport
Ibil AirstripSmall Airport
Kiunga AirportUNGSmall Airport
Kungim AirportKGMSmall Airport
Kuyol AirportKUXSmall Airport
Matkomnae AirstripSmall Airport
Miyanmin AirportMPXSmall Airport
Munbil AirportLNFSmall Airport
Okao AirportOKVSmall Airport
Okisai AirstripSmall Airport
Oklip AirstripSmall Airport
Okpahik AirstripSmall Airport
Oksapmin AirportOKPSmall Airport
Okyap AirstripSmall Airport
Olsobip AirportOLQSmall Airport
Rumginae AirportRMNSmall Airport
Selbang AirportSBCSmall Airport
Seltamin AirstripSmall Airport
Tabubil AirportTBGSmall Airport
Tarakbits AirportTRJSmall Airport
Tarup AirstripSmall Airport
Tekin AirportTKWSmall Airport
Telefomin AirportTFMSmall Airport
Tifalmin AirportTFBSmall Airport
Tinibil AirstripSmall Airport
Tumolbil AirportTLPSmall Airport
Wobagen AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Port_Moresby

🇵🇬 About Papua New Guinea

Capital Port Moresby
Population 8,606,316
Area 462,840 km²
GDP (USD) $30,816,367,067
GDP per capita $2,966
HDI 0.576
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 24.1%
Urban population 15.1%
Currency PGK (Kina)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Calling code +675
TLD .pg
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Jun 8 Queen's Birthday Queen's Birthday
Jul 23 Remembrance Day Remembrance Day
Aug 26 Repentance Day Repentance Day
Sep 16 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Olsobip

What is the population of Olsobip?

Olsobip has a population of 1,000 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 6,867.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Olsobip?

Olsobip has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 184.2 inches.

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