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Popondetta, Papua New Guinea
Oro Province · Papua New Guinea
Popondetta is a small city in Oro Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 28,198. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Popondetta
Popondetta is the capital of Oro (Northern) Province in Papua New Guinea.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,198 |
| Population Density | 90 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.7654°, 148.2325° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Oro Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 104.8 inches (2,663 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Popondetta
Popondetta is a small city in Papua New Guinea (Oro Province) with a population of 28,198. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Climate in Popondetta
Popondetta has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Dec (23.4°C), the coldest is Jul (21.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1886 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 146 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 314.8 sq mi (815.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.7654°N, 148.2325°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Managlase Plateau (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Managlase Plateau | Volcanic field | 1,342 m (4,403 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Victory | Stratovolcano | 1,925 m (6,316 ft) | 1935 | 104 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 12.0 in |
Popondetta has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 104.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.7") and July the driest (4.5").
Colleges & Universities in Popondetta
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oro Applied Business Training Institute | College | — | — |
| Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources and Environment | University | — | — |
| St. Margaret's Community Health Workers Training School | College | — | — |
Schools in Popondetta
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Lower Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ahora Beuru Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Igora Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. James Hohorita Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Higaturu Oil Palm International School | — | — | — | — |
| HOPPL Siroga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sorovi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Inonda Adventist High School | — | — | — | — |
| Inonda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ijika Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Popondetta International School | — | — | — | — |
| Crusade Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Popondetta Vocational Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Resurrection Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Popondetta Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Isivini Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Popondetta Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Popondetta
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Popondetta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oro Kaiva Town Market | |||||
| Popondetta Town Market | |||||
| Siroga Market |
Hotels in Popondetta
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Popondetta
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Popondetta
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Popondetta
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Girua Airport | PNP | Medium Airport |
| Afore Airstrip | AFR | Small Airport |
| Asapa Airport | APP | Small Airport |
| Asimba Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bodinumu Airport | BNM | Small Airport |
| Dabo Airport | DAO | Small Airport |
| Dodoima Airport | DDM | Small Airport |
| Dorobisoro Airport | DOO | Small Airport |
| Efogi Airport | EFG | Small Airport |
| Embessa Airport | EMS | Small Airport |
| Emo River Airstrip | EMO | Small Airport |
| Gewoia Airport | GEW | Small Airport |
| Gora Airstrip | GOC | Small Airport |
| Haelogo Airport | HEO | Small Airport |
| Ioma Airport | IOP | Small Airport |
| Itokama Airport | ITK | Small Airport |
| Kagi Airport | KGW | Small Airport |
| Kokoda Airport | KKD | Small Airport |
| Manari Airport | MRM | Small Airport |
| Manumu Airport | UUU | Small Airport |
| Milei Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Myola Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nadunumu Airport | NDN | Small Airport |
| Namudi Airport | NDI | Small Airport |
| Naoro Airport | NOO | Small Airport |
| Sila Airport | SIL | Small Airport |
| Tetebedi Airport | TDB | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Popondetta
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Popondetta Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Popondetta
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bangoho SDA Church | |
| Betshahn Baptist Church | |
| Popondetta Kingdom Hall | |
| Popondetta LDS Church | |
| Popondetta PNG Bible Church | |
| Popondetta Town SDA Church | |
| Resurrection Cathedral | |
| Revival Centres of PNG Popondetta | |
| Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church |
Quick Facts
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Volcanoes Near Popondetta
Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Popondetta?
Popondetta has a population of 28,198 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 314.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Popondetta?
Popondetta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.8 inches.