Popondetta
This mid-sized Papua New Guinean town set among green hills with water close by, offering a base for exploring the rugged Oro Province and its surrounding tropical landscapes.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population28,198
- Nearest water from center 4.2 km2.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 20 km13 mi
Nearest airports
Popondetta: quick answers
Where is Popondetta?
Popondetta is in Papua New Guinea, about 143 km89 miles in a straight line from Port Moresby.
How do you get to Popondetta?
The nearest airport is Popondetta (PNP), about 33 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Popondetta?
The warmest month is January, averaging 24°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 23°C73°F. The wettest month is March, with about 587 mm23.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Popondetta?
OpenStreetMap lists 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Popondetta?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kokoda.