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Panguna, Papua New Guinea
Bougainville · Papua New Guinea
Panguna is a small town in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea with a population of 2,916. Elevation: 1,959 ft (597 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Panguna
The Panguna mine is a large copper mine located in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, formerly operated by Bougainville Copper Ltd. Panguna represents one of the largest copper reserves in Papua New Guinea and in the world, having an estimated remaining reserve of 5.3 billion tonnes of ore copper and almost 20 million ounces of gold.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,916 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.3164°, 155.4848° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Bougainville |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Bougainville |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 136.4 inches (3,465 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Panguna
Panguna is a small town in Papua New Guinea (Bougainville) with a population of 2,916. The city sits at an elevation of 1,959 feet (597 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 136.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Bougainville.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 91 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 316.6 sq mi (820.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.3164°N, 155.4848°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Bougainville |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.3 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1974 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.3 m | — | 121 km |
| 1975 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 57 km |
| 1974 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 139 km |
| 1959 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 2014 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 71 km |
| 2017 | BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 3 | 36 km |
| 1955 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Loloru (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Loloru | Pyroclastic shield | 1,887 m (6,191 ft) | -1050 | 27 km |
| Bagana | Lava cone | 1,855 m (6,086 ft) | 2020 | 38 km |
| Billy Mitchell | Pyroclastic shield | 1,544 m (5,066 ft) | 1580 | 38 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 13.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | Driest |
Panguna has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 136.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.5") and December the driest (9.8").
Schools in Panguna
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panguna Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Guava Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Panguna
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arawa Main Market | |||||
| Bendaun Market | |||||
| Pikus Market | |||||
| Pikus Market |
Clinics in Panguna
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Panguna
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Arawa Airport | RAW | Small Airport |
| Aropa Airport | KIE | Small Airport |
| Ballalae Airport | BAS | Small Airport |
| Basikuna Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Buin Airport | UBI | Small Airport |
| Karato Airport | KAF | Small Airport |
| Sabah Airport | SBV | Small Airport |
| Tonu Airport | TON | Small Airport |
| Torokina Airport | TOK | Small Airport |
| Wakunai Airport | WKN | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Panguna?
Panguna has a population of 2,916 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 316.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Panguna?
Panguna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 91 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 136.4 inches.