Mendi Population 2026

Mendi has a population of 26,252, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea, located in Southern Highlands 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 Mendi (capital Port Moresby shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

26,252

Rank in Papua New Guinea

Coordinates

6.15°S, 143.66°E

~1,729 m elevation · Pacific/Port_Moresby

Distance to capital (Port Moresby)

534 km

332 miles, straight line

Cities near Mendi

Mount Hagen33,623 people · ~71 km away
Goroka18,503 people · ~191 km away
Madang27,419 people · ~257 km away
Wewak18,230 people · ~289 km away
Daru15,214 people · ~330 km away
Bulolo16,042 people · ~350 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mendi?

Mendi has a population of 26,252 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Papua New Guinea.

What region is Mendi in?

Mendi is located in Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.

Is Mendi the capital of Papua New Guinea?

No, the capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, about 534 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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