Wewak Population 2026

Wewak has a population of 18,230, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea, located in East Sepik Province. Roughly 0.2% of Papua New Guinea's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Port Moresby, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,230

Rank in Papua New Guinea

#11

Coordinates

3.55°S, 143.63°E

~44 m elevation · Pacific/Port_Moresby

Distance to capital (Port Moresby)

765 km

475 miles, straight line

Cities near Wewak

Mount Hagen33,623 people · ~265 km away
Mendi26,252 people · ~289 km away
Madang27,419 people · ~303 km away
Goroka18,503 people · ~342 km away
Lae76,255 people · ~513 km away
Bulolo16,042 people · ~525 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wewak?

Wewak has a population of 18,230 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Papua New Guinea.

What region is Wewak in?

Wewak is located in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea.

Is Wewak the capital of Papua New Guinea?

No, the capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, about 765 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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