Mount Hagen Population 2026
Mount Hagen has a population of 33,623, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea, located in Western Highlands Province. Roughly 0.3% of Papua New Guinea's population lives here. It is about 8.4× smaller than Port Moresby, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,623
Rank in Papua New Guinea
#4
Coordinates
5.86°S, 144.23°E
~1,728 m elevation · Pacific/Port_Moresby
Distance to capital (Port Moresby)
515 km
320 miles, straight line
Cities near Mount Hagen
FAQ
What is the population of Mount Hagen?
Mount Hagen has a population of 33,623 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Papua New Guinea.
What region is Mount Hagen in?
Mount Hagen is located in Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.
Is Mount Hagen the capital of Papua New Guinea?
No, the capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, about 515 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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