Papua New Guinea cities list with latitude and longitude in CSV,SQL,XML,JSON formats
Last update : 10 December 2024.
This is the best list of 11446 cities in the Papua New Guinea available in 4 formats ( CSV, Json, SQL, XML ). We have cleaned up the Geoname database to leave only the towns, capitals and villages. All are all associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).
Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.
Here is an example of the data from the Papua New Guinea file that you are going to retrieve. The data is displayed here in the form of a table:
Geoname_ID | City | Alternate_Name | Country_Code | Region | Sub_region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Population | Timezone | Fcode_Name |
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2082917 | Yili | PG | Sandaun | -3.52327 | 142.15932 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2084660 | Uni | PG | Milne Bay | -9.90104 | 149.42806 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2090401 | Moveave | Moveave,Moviavi | PG | Gulf | -8.16667 | 146.16667 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2089985 | Namimoaba | Namimoaba,Nemimoaba | PG | Eastern Highlands | -6.5 | 145.23333 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2084913 | Twinkwi | PG | Western Province | -5.52654 | 141.15289 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2084841 | Ugutagwa | PG | East Sepik | -3.77329 | 142.88152 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2099570 | Biaka | PG | Enga | -5.15272 | 143.43838 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2132909 | Merani | PG | Central Province | -10.11261 | 148.45908 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2101003 | Alomarupu | PG | Central Province | -9.96667 | 147.66667 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2099405 | Biruku | PG | Chimbu | -6.3 | 145.05 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2084088 | Waira | PG | Gulf | -7.26044 | 144.18294 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2088264 | Po | PG | Sandaun | -3.11586 | 142.08933 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2090637 | Moi | PG | East Sepik | -3.94415 | 142.89798 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2099714 | Bei | PG | Bougainville | -5.24112 | 154.55283 | 0 | Pacific/Bougainville | populated place | |||
2083929 | Wandini | PG | Morobe | -7.28597 | 146.49457 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2091129 | Mau’una | PG | East New Britain | -5.83769 | 151.30141 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2083433 | Witupe 2 | Witupe 2,Witupe Number 2 | PG | East Sepik | -3.79659 | 143.21907 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2088699 | Panapai | PG | New Ireland | -2.60612 | 150.85273 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2089135 | Oltokane | PG | Chimbu | -5.86667 | 144.9 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2084020 | Waligi | Waligi,Warigi | PG | Western Province | -8.04994 | 142.96472 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2101394 | Abomotasa | PG | Eastern Highlands | -6.63438 | 145.6824 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2091259 | Maskikilir | PG | East New Britain | -5.46667 | 152.03333 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2093614 | Kombianika | PG | East Sepik | -4.65 | 143.45 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2089736 | Nenenakomena | Nenemakomana,Nenenakomena | PG | Central Province | -9.7301 | 148.03549 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2132858 | Mwatebu | PG | Milne Bay | -10.03505 | 151.09736 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2095810 | Icoe | Icoe,Igoe | PG | Gulf | -7.25 | 143.6 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2091245 | Masusu | PG | Gulf | -7.40861 | 143.7027 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2085575 | Tembin | PG | New Ireland | -3.20706 | 151.6518 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2085866 | Tamo | Likarn,Tamo | PG | East Sepik | -4.73333 | 144.15 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2085582 | Teles | PG | Sandaun | -3.11267 | 142.26432 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2083283 | Wununga | PG | Morobe | -6.35 | 146.6 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2087892 | Rabiawa | PG | East Sepik | -3.80944 | 143.57405 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2093390 | Korogopa | PG | East Sepik | -4.38041 | 144.15117 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2090144 | Nabual | PG | East New Britain | -4.1688 | 152.49602 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2093458 | Kora | PG | East New Britain | -5.39315 | 151.65425 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2089585 | Nioksikwi | PG | Western Province | -5.41624 | 141.14065 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2133492 | Gimogimowo | PG | Milne Bay | -10.13333 | 151.23333 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2093867 | Kisengam | Kisenden,Kisengam | PG | Morobe | -6.35 | 146.71667 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2094833 | Kambot | PG | East Sepik | -4.35 | 143.73333 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2133995 | Alewai | PG | Central Province | -10.08585 | 147.71602 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2091764 | Malal | PG | New Ireland | -2.95996 | 152.66961 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2093158 | Kumankaiye | PG | Chimbu | -5.96667 | 144.85 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2089085 | Omula | PG | Sandaun | -2.91526 | 141.31695 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2096697 | Grehorsorae | PG | Western Province | -5.85525 | 141.22094 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2098117 | Dirigolo | Dirigolo,Dirigoro | PG | Central Province | -9.81667 | 147.93333 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2090992 | Mende | PG | Chimbu | -5.96667 | 145 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2133195 | Kaubwaga | Kaubagga,Kaubbagga,Kaubwaga,Kawbwagga | PG | Milne Bay | -10.64492 | 152.83673 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2100955 | Ambeni | Ambeni,Umbeni | PG | Northern Province | -8.95 | 147.91667 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
8425492 | Sibara | Sibara | PG | Western Province | -8.03407 | 143.72023 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2096348 | Hanyak 2 | Hanyak 2,Hanyak Number 2 | PG | East Sepik | -3.73771 | 143.50988 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
8529234 | Odale | PG | Chimbu | -6.12547 | 144.86646 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2085349 | Tobo | PG | Western Province | -6.06667 | 142.71667 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2101384 | Abuaro | Abuaro,Abuaru | PG | Milne Bay | -9.75687 | 149.88403 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2133436 | Guleguleu | Guleguleu,Gulekulubo | PG | Milne Bay | -10.07249 | 151.25897 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2098902 | Bukienduan | PG | East Sepik | -3.65 | 143.25 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2092337 | Liksal | PG | Madang | -4.83629 | 145.76713 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2093423 | Korigei | PG | Madang | -5.78333 | 145.53333 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2083312 | Wudjini | PG | Morobe | -7.67213 | 146.83545 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2091336 | Marisere | PG | Southern Highlands | -6.01667 | 143.46667 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2132542 | Sinadidi | PG | Milne Bay | -10.48333 | 150.1 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2132940 | Mapo | PG | Milne Bay | -10.28333 | 150.35 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2089549 | Noipuos | Noipuos,Noipuous | PG | New Ireland | -2.41115 | 150.11237 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2095074 | Kaiaravi | A-ki-ravi,Kaiaravi | PG | Gulf | -7.60745 | 144.99514 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2084937 | Tusinofi | Tebinofi,Tibunofi,Tusinofi | PG | Eastern Highlands | -6.23012 | 145.73778 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2082989 | Yawari | PG | Sandaun | -3.67118 | 141.7232 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
8439958 | Du’unaru | PG | Bougainville | -6.43347 | 155.56508 | 0 | Pacific/Bougainville | populated place | |||
2085290 | Tokyo | PG | Central Province | -8.4 | 147.15 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2100480 | Asaramio | Asaram,Asarami,Asaramio | PG | Western Province | -8.05383 | 143.45211 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2095270 | Jegarata | PG | Northern Province | -8.8 | 148.23333 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2084518 | Utah | Ewuar,Utah,Utar | PG | Madang | -4.63645 | 145.01822 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2083395 | Woiya | PG | Southern Highlands | -6.08333 | 143.38333 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2101214 | Aimare | Aimara,Aimare,Auwaka | PG | Northern Province | -9.71243 | 148.45982 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2090736 | Mira | PG | Gulf | -7.74461 | 144.84316 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2093752 | Kohu | PG | National Capital | -9.48333 | 147.26667 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2098001 | Dowaia | Dewaia,Dowaia,Dowailia | PG | Northern Province | -8.48051 | 148.08946 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2095056 | Kailakunumu | Kailakinumu,Kailakunumu | PG | Central Province | -9.41298 | 147.53527 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2097167 | Garawna | PG | Western Province | -6.26667 | 141.6 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2089200 | Okidetau | PG | Western Province | -5.31667 | 141.23333 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2090651 | Moga | PG | Southern Highlands | -6.14628 | 144.11918 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2206735 | Lagira | PG | Milne Bay | -10.66667 | 152.78333 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2101403 | Ablatak | Ablatak,Old Ablatak | PG | East Sepik | -4.01572 | 142.62958 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2113440 | Davaun | PG | East New Britain | -4.3 | 152.26667 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2113840 | Sikorei | PG | Bougainville | -6.42934 | 155.44242 | 0 | Pacific/Bougainville | populated place | |||
2083905 | Wangeto | PG | Madang | -5.75703 | 146.12379 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2091052 | Megiranu Number 1 | PG | Madang | -4.81183 | 145.30058 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
8528097 | Pori | PG | Southern Highlands | -5.58138 | 142.73896 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
8527956 | Eliptamin | Eliptamin | PG | Sandaun | -5.03036 | 141.68441 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | ||
2095547 | Iokwa | PG | Western Province | -8.62944 | 141.42905 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2088605 | Parimo | PG | Madang | -5.80678 | 145.95505 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2093434 | Koreipa | PG | Eastern Highlands | -6.03333 | 145.28333 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2095057 | Kaikona | PG | Western Highlands | -5.23333 | 144.38333 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2094433 | Kaubademki | PG | East New Britain | -4.9598 | 151.97378 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2083330 | Wosera | PG | East Sepik | -3.83441 | 143.02903 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2089883 | Naro | PG | Gulf | -7.41667 | 144.78333 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2084203 | Wadalei | PG | Milne Bay | -9.42134 | 150.74368 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2096121 | Hisiu | Hisiu,Isiu | PG | Central Province | Goilala | -9.04798 | 146.77361 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |
2091014 | Mele | PG | Southern Highlands | -6.36479 | 144.14742 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2133931 | Badubadu | PG | Central Province | -10.16731 | 148.67083 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
8425426 | Haliba | PG | Milne Bay | -10.697 | 152.766 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place | |||
2086849 | Shauwer | Shauwer,Shower | PG | East Sepik | -3.33274 | 143.52063 | 0 | Pacific/Port_Moresby | populated place |
Exploring Papua New Guinea: A Geographer’s Insight
Papua New Guinea (PNG), located in the southwestern Pacific, is a country of extraordinary geographical diversity. Comprising the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, along with numerous islands and archipelagos, PNG stands as one of the most ecologically rich and culturally diverse nations in the world. With its mountains, tropical rainforests, coastal plains, and active volcanic zones, the country's geography has shaped both its environment and its people. A detailed understanding of PNG's cities, regions, and their geographical coordinates offers invaluable insights into the country’s urban development, natural resources, and cultural landscape.
The Geography of Papua New Guinea: A Land of Diversity
The geography of Papua New Guinea is defined by striking contrasts, from the rugged highlands to the lowland tropical forests, and from its volcanic islands to the coral reefs surrounding it. The country’s mountainous terrain, including the towering peaks of the Owen Stanley Range and the Bismarck Mountains, stretches through much of the island. These highlands are home to some of the world’s most remote villages, often cut off from the rest of the country by dense forest and steep, inaccessible terrain.
In contrast, the coastal plains are home to the urban centers of PNG, with the capital, Port Moresby, located on the southern coast. The country’s extensive network of rivers, including the mighty Sepik River, plays a crucial role in transportation and trade in the lowland regions. Papua New Guinea’s tropical climate, with abundant rainfall and humidity, supports an impressive range of flora and fauna, making it one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.
The islands and archipelagos that make up the country include New Britain, New Ireland, and the Solomons Islands, each with distinct geographical features. These islands, largely volcanic in origin, contribute to the region’s active seismic activity, as well as its rich natural resources such as minerals and forests.
Regions and Cities of Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is divided into several regions, each with its unique geographical and cultural characteristics. The country is made up of 22 provinces, including both mainland and island regions, each governed by provincial governments. These provinces are further divided into districts, and the cities within these regions serve as hubs for trade, culture, and governance.
Port Moresby, the largest city and the country’s capital, is located on the southern coast, facing the Coral Sea. As the economic and political center of the country, Port Moresby plays a crucial role in connecting PNG to the international community. However, outside of the capital, the urban landscape becomes more dispersed, with smaller cities like Lae, Mount Hagen, and Madang serving as key centers of activity in their respective regions.
In the Highlands, cities like Mount Hagen and Goroka have emerged as important trade centers, linking the highland farmers with the rest of the country. These cities are surrounded by some of the most rugged landscapes in the country, where transportation remains a challenge. On the islands, cities like Rabaul and Kavieng act as vital points for trade and communication with other Pacific nations.
The diversity of cities in Papua New Guinea, from the modern urbanized Port Moresby to the rural settlements scattered across the highlands, speaks to the complex relationship between geography, culture, and development.
Latitude and Longitude: Pinpointing Cities Across Papua New Guinea
Geographical data, including precise latitude and longitude coordinates, is essential for a full understanding of how the cities and regions of Papua New Guinea are distributed across its challenging landscape. By obtaining the latitude and longitude coordinates of cities like Port Moresby, Lae, and Rabaul, researchers and urban planners can better assess how geographical factors influence settlement patterns, accessibility, and infrastructure.
For example, the positioning of Port Moresby on the southern coast of the mainland makes it a natural hub for maritime trade, while cities located in the highlands, such as Mount Hagen, face unique challenges due to their remote and mountainous locations. Understanding these geographic relationships helps geographers and policymakers plan more effectively for infrastructure development, resource management, and regional connectivity.
Latitude and longitude data also allows for more precise mapping of the country’s urban growth and the environmental challenges that cities face, such as the risks posed by volcanic eruptions and flooding, which are particularly prominent in certain parts of the country.
Unlocking Data for a Comprehensive View of Papua New Guinea
Accessing a comprehensive database that includes detailed information on the cities, regions, and geographical coordinates of Papua New Guinea is invaluable for anyone interested in the country’s geographical and urban development. This data can provide a deeper understanding of how the nation’s cities are distributed and how their physical environments shape local economies, cultures, and daily life.
By obtaining data on the latitude and longitude of key cities, researchers can identify trends in urbanization, the flow of goods and people, and the environmental pressures that are unique to each region. For example, data on cities like Lae or Madang helps to identify their role in connecting the highland provinces with the coastal and international trade networks, revealing how geography drives economic patterns in Papua New Guinea.
Such a database is also crucial for environmental studies, as it allows geographers to map out areas of environmental concern, such as the deforestation of coastal areas, the impact of mining in the highlands, or the preservation of biodiversity in the rainforests.
Conclusion
Papua New Guinea’s geography, with its mountainous regions, coastal plains, and volcanic islands, presents a fascinating subject for study. The relationship between geography and human settlement is particularly striking in this country, where the natural environment has both shaped and constrained urban and economic development. By obtaining detailed geographical data on cities and regions, including their latitude and longitude coordinates, we gain a clearer understanding of how this complex landscape influences the country’s cities, culture, and economy. This data is essential for sustainable planning, helping to address the challenges of urban growth, infrastructure development, and environmental conservation in one of the world’s most geographically diverse nations.
FaQ about Papua New Guinea
- Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
- City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
- Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
- Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
- Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
- Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
- Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
- Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
- Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
- Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
- Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
- Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.