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Vanimo, Papua New Guinea
Sandaun Province · Papua New Guinea
Vanimo is a small city in Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea with a population of 11,204. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Vanimo
Vanimo is the capital of Sandaun Province in north-westernmost Papua New Guinea and of Vanimo-Green River District. It is located on a peninsula close to the border with Indonesia, nearest to Jayapura, the capital city of Papua (province).
People
Climate
| Population | 11,204 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.6837°, 141.3020° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Country | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea |
| State / Province | Sandaun Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.0 inches (2,412 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vanimo
Vanimo is a small city in Papua New Guinea (Sandaun Province) with a population of 11,204. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 95.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Climate in Vanimo
Vanimo has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2771 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above Papua New Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 318.1 sq mi (823.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.6837°N, 141.3020°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1998 | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 1,636 | 145 km |
| 1935 | BISMARCK SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in |
Vanimo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 95.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and August the driest (5.9").
Colleges & Universities in Vanimo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles Borromeo Major Seminary | College | — | — |
| St. John Vianney Minor Seminary | College | — | — |
Schools in Vanimo
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanimo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vanimo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dali Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Don Bosco Technical Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Trinity Baro Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Therese Lote Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dapu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Cross Damili Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vanimo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Vanimo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanimo Main Market |
Hotels in Vanimo
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vanimo
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vanimo
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vanimo
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Vanimo
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vanimo Airport | VAI | Medium Airport |
| Begowre Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bewani Airport | BWP | Small Airport |
| Blackwara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Imonda Airport | IMD | Small Airport |
| Kabori Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kilifas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Leitre Airport | LTF | Small Airport |
| Molof Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ossima Airport | OSG | Small Airport |
| Serra Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sissano Airport | SIZ | Small Airport |
| Smok Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Utai Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Utai Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wasengla Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vanimo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Vanimo Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vanimo
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AOG Church | |
| Dasi Catholic Church | |
| Holy Cross Pro-Cathedral | |
| St. Joseph Catholic Church | |
| St. Luke Catholic Church Waromo | |
| St. Theresa Catholic Church | |
| Vanimo Calvary Lutheran Church | |
| Vanimo Methodist Preaching Centre | |
| Vanimo SDA Church | |
| Vanimo United Church | |
| Vanimo Village AOG Church | |
| Vanimo Village SDA Church | |
| Wara Stone SDA Church |
Quick Facts
🇵🇬 About Papua New Guinea
Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Vanimo
What is the population of Vanimo?
Vanimo has a population of 11,204 residents and is located in Papua New Guinea. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 318.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vanimo?
Vanimo 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 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.0 inches.