Daru Population 2026
Daru has a population of 15,214, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.1% of Papua New Guinea's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Port Moresby, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,214
Rank in Papua New Guinea
#13
Coordinates
9.08°S, 143.21°E
~11 m elevation · Pacific/Port_Moresby
Distance to capital (Port Moresby)
435 km
270 miles, straight line
Cities near Daru
- Mendi26,252 people · ~330 km away
- Mount Hagen33,623 people · ~375 km away
- Goroka18,503 people · ~410 km away
- Bulolo16,042 people · ~431 km away
- Port Moresby283,733 people · ~435 km away
- Lae76,255 people · ~492 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Daru?
Daru has a population of 15,214 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Papua New Guinea.
What region is Daru in?
Daru is located in Western Province, Papua New Guinea.
Is Daru the capital of Papua New Guinea?
No, the capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, about 435 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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