Popondetta Population 2026
Popondetta has a population of 28,198, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea, located in Oro 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)
28,198
Rank in Papua New Guinea
#5
Coordinates
8.77°S, 148.23°E
~106 m elevation · Pacific/Port_Moresby
Distance to capital (Port Moresby)
143 km
89 miles, straight line
Cities near Popondetta
FAQ
What is the population of Popondetta?
Popondetta has a population of 28,198 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Papua New Guinea.
What region is Popondetta in?
Popondetta is located in Oro Province, Papua New Guinea.
Is Popondetta the capital of Papua New Guinea?
No, the capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, about 143 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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