Kimbe Population 2026

Kimbe has a population of 18,847, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea, located in West New Britain Province. Roughly 0.2% of Papua New Guinea's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Port Moresby, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kimbe (capital Port Moresby shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

18,847

Rank in Papua New Guinea

Coordinates

5.55°S, 150.14°E

~27 m elevation · Pacific/Port_Moresby

Distance to capital (Port Moresby)

547 km

340 miles, straight line

Cities near Kimbe

Kokopo26,273 people · ~272 km away
Lae76,255 people · ~371 km away
Popondetta28,198 people · ~415 km away
Bulolo16,042 people · ~428 km away
Madang27,419 people · ~483 km away
Goroka18,503 people · ~529 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kimbe?

Kimbe has a population of 18,847 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Papua New Guinea.

What region is Kimbe in?

Kimbe is located in West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea.

Is Kimbe the capital of Papua New Guinea?

No, the capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, about 547 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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