Madang Population 2026
Madang has a population of 27,419, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea, located in Madang Province. Roughly 0.3% of Papua New Guinea's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Port Moresby, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,419
Rank in Papua New Guinea
#6
Coordinates
5.22°S, 145.79°E
~4 m elevation · Pacific/Port_Moresby
Distance to capital (Port Moresby)
497 km
309 miles, straight line
Cities near Madang
FAQ
What is the population of Madang?
Madang has a population of 27,419 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Papua New Guinea.
What region is Madang in?
Madang is located in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
Is Madang the capital of Papua New Guinea?
No, the capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, about 497 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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