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Arawa

Bougainville, Papua New Guinea · Oceania

About Arawa

Arawa sits on the route: 15 minutes from Kieta.

Arawa is a town located in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. With a population of 40,266, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Arawa sits in Papua New Guinea. It's in the Pacific/Bougainville time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arawa to your route.

About Arawa

Central Bougainville District is a district of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville of Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Arawa-Kieta.

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Where is Arawa located?

Arawa is located in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, Oceania. The coordinates are -6.2298 latitude, 155.5660 longitude.

What is the population of Arawa?

Arawa has a population of approximately 40,266 people, making it a town in Papua New Guinea.

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Quick Information

Population
40,266
Continent
Oceania
Country
Papua New Guinea
Region
Bougainville
Timezone
Pacific/Bougainville
Coordinates
-6.2298, 155.5660

Tags

OceaniaPapua New GuineaBougainvilleTown

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Arawa.

Kieta

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

8 km awayPop. 3,611

Panguna

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

13 km awayPop. 2,916

Taro

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands

106 km awayPop. 1,053

Buka

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

133 km away

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