Kokopo Population 2026

Kokopo has a population of 26,273, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea, located in East New Britain Province. Roughly 0.2% of Papua New Guinea's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Port Moresby, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,273

Rank in Papua New Guinea

Coordinates

4.34°S, 152.27°E

~22 m elevation · Pacific/Port_Moresby

Distance to capital (Port Moresby)

803 km

499 miles, straight line

Cities near Kokopo

Kimbe18,847 people · ~272 km away
Arawa40,266 people · ~421 km away
Lae76,255 people · ~641 km away
Popondetta28,198 people · ~664 km away
Bulolo16,042 people · ~699 km away
Madang27,419 people · ~725 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kokopo?

Kokopo has a population of 26,273 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Papua New Guinea.

What region is Kokopo in?

Kokopo is located in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea.

Is Kokopo the capital of Papua New Guinea?

No, the capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, about 803 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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