Kiunga, Papua New Guinea
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Description
Surrounding swamps and rainforest lowlands are of interest to birdwatchers, with a high chance of observing crowned pigeon, yellow-eyed starling, large fig parrot and flame bowerbird as well as a large variety of more common species.
Kiunga has reliable 24-hour power. Locals are friendly, and there is no significant crime. Dial-up internet access is possible during business hours. Short term accommodation is available. Although Kiunga is accessible by road, this provides access only from Tabubil via the Kiunga-Tabubil Highway.
There are flights to and from the capital, Port Moresby, by both Airlines PNG and Air Niugini. Kiunga weather station readings are available online.[5] Its local geology is clay on limestone.
Population
According to data for 2013, the city's population was 18,747 people.[6] Historical data is listed below.
| 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,400 | 4,000 | 8,265 | 18,747 |
Climate
Kiunga has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with very heavy rainfall year-round. Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
See also
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References
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- ↑ Fly River chart folio : Korimoro Point to Kiunga navigation charts : hydrographic survey of the Fly River, Papua New Guinea - Western Province / prepared by Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation Trove. National Library of Australia
- ↑ Lonely Planet
- ↑ KIUNGA Town Port along the FLY River in Western Province PNG, Photo by Malum Nalu, on 6-01-2013 Template:Webarchive geoview.info
- ↑ Rubber in Papua New Guinea
- ↑ Kiunga PNG National Weather Service.
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