Beach near Popondetta, Papua New Guinea

Popondetta Travel Guide

Papua New Guinea

Popondetta is a town of 28,198 people in Papua New Guinea. Travellers arriving by air use Girua Airport (PNP), which serves the city.

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Popondetta, so the town is not a base for visiting nearby named beaches. Its tropical location means warm conditions are typical, with wetter and drier periods rather than a pronounced winter.

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Local time

28,198

Population

8,988 miles away

Know before you go

Pays in PGK

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 111

Dial code +675

Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread custom in Papua New Guinea, but it is becoming more common in tourist areas. While not expected, small tips for good service are appreciated.

Best time to visit Popondetta

Jan

30°26

Feb

30°25

Mar

30°28

Apr

29°28

May

29°28

Jun

29°22

Jul

29°20

Aug

30°19

Sep

30°20

Oct

30°25

Nov

30°26

Dec

30°27

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Getting there

Girua Airport · 0 km

Frequently asked Questions

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