Bulolo Population 2026
Bulolo has a population of 16,042, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea, located in Morobe Province. Roughly 0.1% of Papua New Guinea's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Port Moresby, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,042
Rank in Papua New Guinea
#12
Coordinates
7.20°S, 146.64°E
~677 m elevation · Pacific/Port_Moresby
Distance to capital (Port Moresby)
259 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Morobe Province
| City | Population | Rank in Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Lae | 76,255 | #2 |
Cities near Bulolo
- Lae76,255 people · ~66 km away
- Goroka18,503 people · ~186 km away
- Madang27,419 people · ~240 km away
- Popondetta28,198 people · ~247 km away
- Port Moresby283,733 people · ~259 km away
- Mount Hagen33,623 people · ~305 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bulolo?
Bulolo has a population of 16,042 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Papua New Guinea.
What region is Bulolo in?
Bulolo is located in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea.
Is Bulolo the capital of Papua New Guinea?
No, the capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, about 259 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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