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Popondetta: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Popondetta is the capital of Oro (Northern) Province in Papua New Guinea.

Popondetta · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityPopondetta+24°CDrizzle · sunrise 05:37 AMupdated 11:01 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange ratePGK 4.53per 1 $PGK — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Popondetta in pictures10 photos
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico/Released · pdm · Aug 13, 2008
U.S. Navy photo by Lieutenant Amy Yoon · pdm · Jul 30, 2008
Petty Officer 2nd Class Mark Logico · pdm · Aug 13, 2008
JensenPeterA · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Aug 1, 1974

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Updated information about interruptions to the supply of water and electricity (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • kidnapping
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Reconsider travel to Papua New Guinea due to  crime, civil unrest , and  piracy. Exercise increased caution due to  kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, inconsistent availability of healthcare services, and potential for natural disasters .  Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Girua Airport PNP9.5 km from the centre
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport POM134 km from the centre
Kerema Airport KMA285 km from the centre
Cities of Papua New Guinea
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