Arawa Population 2026
Arawa has a population of 40,266, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea, located in Bougainville. Roughly 0.4% of Papua New Guinea's population lives here. It is about 7.0× smaller than Port Moresby, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,266
Rank in Papua New Guinea
#3
Coordinates
6.23°S, 155.57°E
~28 m elevation · Pacific/Bougainville
Distance to capital (Port Moresby)
995 km
618 miles, straight line
Cities near Arawa
- Kokopo26,273 people · ~421 km away
- Kimbe18,847 people · ~605 km away
- Popondetta28,198 people · ~856 km away
- Lae76,255 people · ~948 km away
- Bulolo16,042 people · ~992 km away
- Port Moresby283,733 people · ~995 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arawa?
Arawa has a population of 40,266 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Papua New Guinea.
What region is Arawa in?
Arawa is located in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.
Is Arawa the capital of Papua New Guinea?
No, the capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, about 995 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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