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{{Short description|Capital of East New Britain, Papua New Guinea}}
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kokopo
| name = Kokopo
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Kokopo District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kokopo District]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Districts and LLGs of Papua New Guinea|LLG]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Districts and LLGs of Papua New Guinea|LLG]]
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| subdivision_name3 = Kokopo/Vunamami Urban
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'''Kokopo''' is the capital of [[East New Britain]] in [[Papua New Guinea]]. The capital was moved from [[Rabaul]] in 1994 when the [[volcano]]es [[Tavurvur]] and [[Vulcan (volcano)|Vulcan]] erupted. As a result, the population of the town increased more than sixfold from 3,150 in 1990 to 20,262 in 2000.<ref>PNG Census 2000</ref>


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'''Kokopo''' is the capital of [[East New Britain Province]] in [[Papua New Guinea]]. It is administered under [[Kokopo/Vunamami Urban LLG]]. The capital was moved from [[Rabaul]] in 1994 when the [[volcano]]es [[Tavurvur]] and [[Vulcan (volcano)|Vulcan]] erupted. As a result, the population of the town increased more than sixfold from 3,150 in 1990 to 20,262 in 2000.<ref>PNG Census 2000</ref>
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Kokopo was known as '''Herbertshöhe''' during the [[German New Guinea]] administration which controlled the area between 1884 and formally till 1919. Until 1910 it was the capital of the German colonial administration.


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Kokopo was known as '''Herbertshöhe''' (''Herbert's Heights''), named in honour of [[Herbert von Bismarck|Herbert]], eldest son of German Chancellor [[Otto von Bismarck]], during the [[German New Guinea]] administration, which controlled the area between 1884 and formally until 1919. Until 1910, it was the capital of German New Guinea.
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On Sunday, March 29, 2015, a strong earthquake, of a preliminary magnitude of at least 7.5, which if confirmed would be the strongest earthquake in the world up to that point for 2015, was recorded near Kokopo, and a tsunami warning was issued. This was surpassed a month later by the [[April 2015 Nepal earthquake]], which measured a magnitude 7.8.

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On Sunday, March 29, 2015, a strong earthquake, of a preliminary magnitude of at least 7.5, which at that time was the largest [[List of earthquakes in 2015|earthquake of 2015]], was recorded near Kokopo, and a tsunami warning was issued. This was surpassed a month later by the [[April 2015 Nepal earthquake]], which measured a magnitude 7.8.

In 2015, a research and conservation project was suggested to study and protect [[spinner dolphin]]s<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-03-31|title=Papua New Guinea 2016 Trip Report|url=http://www.kbb.com.pg/NG-PNG-Report.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331211816/http://www.kbb.com.pg/NG-PNG-Report.pdf|archive-date=2017-03-31}}</ref> living around Kokopo beach, as this population may be threatened if construction of a new port for larger shipping lanes is initiated.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ハシナガイルカの生息地を守るプロジェクト ～戦後70年。パプアニューギニア・ラバウルの海を潜る～|url=https://oceana.ne.jp/from_ocean/58814|access-date=2021-12-25|website=ダイビングと海の総合サイト・オーシャナ|language=ja}}</ref>


==Communication links==
==Communication links==
The remains of the former capital Rabaul are located some {{convert|20|km|mi|abbr=on}} to the north-east of Kokopo, when using the Kokopo-Rabaul Highway. There are still some 4,000 inhabitants in Rabaul, down from over 17,000 before the latest volcanic eruption.
The remains of the former capital Rabaul are located some {{convert|20|km|mi|abbr=on}} to the north-west of Kokopo, when using the Kokopo-Rabaul Highway. There are around 4,000 inhabitants in Rabaul, down from over 17,000 before the latest volcanic eruption.


[[Rabaul Airport]] (also called '''Tokua Airport'''), one of Papua New Guinea's largest domestic airports, is located a few kilometres east of Kokopo.
[[Rabaul Airport]] (also called "Tokua Airport"), one of Papua New Guinea's largest domestic airports, is located a few kilometres east of Kokopo.

==Climate==
Kokopo has a [[tropical rainforest climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''Af'') with heavy rainfall and hot temperatures year-round.
{{Weather box|width = 70%
|location = Kokopo
|metric first = yes
|single line = yes
|temperature colour = pastel
|Jan high C = 30.7
|Feb high C = 30.8
|Mar high C = 30.6
|Apr high C = 30.6
|May high C = 30.8
|Jun high C = 30.6
|Jul high C = 29.9
|Aug high C = 30.1
|Sep high C = 31.0
|Oct high C = 31.2
|Nov high C = 31.3
|Dec high C = 30.8
|Jan mean C = 27.0
|Feb mean C = 27.0
|Mar mean C = 27.0
|Apr mean C = 26.9
|May mean C = 27.2
|Jun mean C = 27.0
|Jul mean C = 26.5
|Aug mean C = 26.5
|Sep mean C = 27.1
|Oct mean C = 27.2
|Nov mean C = 27.4
|Dec mean C = 27.1
|Jan low C = 23.4
|Feb low C = 23.3
|Mar low C = 23.5
|Apr low C = 23.3
|May low C = 23.6
|Jun low C = 23.4
|Jul low C = 23.1
|Aug low C = 23.0
|Sep low C = 23.3
|Oct low C = 23.3
|Nov low C = 23.5
|Dec low C = 23.4
|rain colour = green
|Jan rain mm= 185
|Feb rain mm= 188
|Mar rain mm= 209
|Apr rain mm= 191
|May rain mm= 124
|Jun rain mm= 139
|Jul rain mm= 167
|Aug rain mm= 154
|Sep rain mm= 130
|Oct rain mm= 127
|Nov rain mm= 156
|Dec rain mm= 217
|source =<ref>{{Cite web|title=Goroka climate: Average Temperature, weather by month, Goroka weather averages - Climate-Data.org|url=https://en.climate-data.org/oceania/papua-new-guinea/eastern-highlands/goroka-50976/|access-date=2021-12-25|website=en.climate-data.org}}</ref>
}}


==PNG Hunters==
==PNG Hunters==
The '''[[Papua New Guinea Hunters]] (PNG Hunters)''' are a [[rugby league football]] club based in Kokopo. They were established in 2013 and currently compete in the [[Queensland Rugby League|QRL]]'s [[Queensland Cup|Entrust Super Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Papua New Guinea gain entry to Queensland Cup 2014|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-28/png-to-contest-2014-queensland-cup/5123616|newspaper=ABC News|date=28 November 2013}}</ref> The Hunters' home ground is [[Kalabond Oval]] in Kokopo and their team colours are red, black and gold.<ref>{{cite news|last=Pangkatana|first=John|title=Q-Cup name unveiled|url=http://www.thenational.com.pg/?q=node/61760|newspaper=The National|date=24 December 2013}}</ref>
The [[Papua New Guinea Hunters]] (PNG Hunters) are a [[rugby league]] football club based in Kokopo. They were established in 2013 and currently compete in the [[Queensland Rugby League|QRL]]'s [[Queensland Cup|Intrust Super Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Papua New Guinea gain entry to Queensland Cup 2014|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-28/png-to-contest-2014-queensland-cup/5123616|newspaper=ABC News|date=28 November 2013}}</ref> The Hunters' home ground is [[Kalabond Oval]] in Kokopo and their team colours are red, black and gold.<ref>{{cite news|last=Pangkatana|first=John|title=Q-Cup name unveiled|url=http://www.thenational.com.pg/?q=node/61760|newspaper=The National|date=24 December 2013}}</ref>

==See also==
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* {{Portal-inline|New Guinea}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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{{Portal|Papua New Guinea}}
{{PNG Provincial Capitals}}
{{PNG Provincial Capitals}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:East New Britain Province]]
[[Category:Populated places in East New Britain Province]]


{{PapuaNewGuinea-geo-stub}}

Latest revision as of 06:28, 21 December 2024

Kokopo
Satellite image
Satellite image
Kokopo is located in Papua New Guinea
Kokopo
Kokopo
Location within New Britain and Ireland
Coordinates: 4°21′00″S 152°16′25″E / 4.35000°S 152.27361°E / -4.35000; 152.27361
Country Papua New Guinea
ProvinceEast New Britain
DistrictKokopo District
LLGKokopo/Vunamami Urban
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
20,262
 • Rank8th
Languages
 • Main languagesKuanua, Tok Pisin, English
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)
Location20 km (12 mi) from Rabaul
Mean max temp31.0 °C (87.8 °F)
Mean min temp23.3 °C (73.9 °F)
Annual rainfall2,003 mm (78.86 in)
ClimateAf

Kokopo is the capital of East New Britain Province in Papua New Guinea. It is administered under Kokopo/Vunamami Urban LLG. The capital was moved from Rabaul in 1994 when the volcanoes Tavurvur and Vulcan erupted. As a result, the population of the town increased more than sixfold from 3,150 in 1990 to 20,262 in 2000.[1]

Kokopo was known as Herbertshöhe (Herbert's Heights), named in honour of Herbert, eldest son of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, during the German New Guinea administration, which controlled the area between 1884 and formally until 1919. Until 1910, it was the capital of German New Guinea.

On Sunday, March 29, 2015, a strong earthquake, of a preliminary magnitude of at least 7.5, which at that time was the largest earthquake of 2015, was recorded near Kokopo, and a tsunami warning was issued. This was surpassed a month later by the April 2015 Nepal earthquake, which measured a magnitude 7.8.

In 2015, a research and conservation project was suggested to study and protect spinner dolphins[2] living around Kokopo beach, as this population may be threatened if construction of a new port for larger shipping lanes is initiated.[3]

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The remains of the former capital Rabaul are located some 20 km (12 mi) to the north-west of Kokopo, when using the Kokopo-Rabaul Highway. There are around 4,000 inhabitants in Rabaul, down from over 17,000 before the latest volcanic eruption.

Rabaul Airport (also called "Tokua Airport"), one of Papua New Guinea's largest domestic airports, is located a few kilometres east of Kokopo.

Climate

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Kokopo has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af) with heavy rainfall and hot temperatures year-round.

Climate data for Kokopo
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30.7
(87.3) 		30.8
(87.4) 		30.6
(87.1) 		30.6
(87.1) 		30.8
(87.4) 		30.6
(87.1) 		29.9
(85.8) 		30.1
(86.2) 		31.0
(87.8) 		31.2
(88.2) 		31.3
(88.3) 		30.8
(87.4) 		30.7
(87.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) 27.0
(80.6) 		27.0
(80.6) 		27.0
(80.6) 		26.9
(80.4) 		27.2
(81.0) 		27.0
(80.6) 		26.5
(79.7) 		26.5
(79.7) 		27.1
(80.8) 		27.2
(81.0) 		27.4
(81.3) 		27.1
(80.8) 		27.0
(80.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23.4
(74.1) 		23.3
(73.9) 		23.5
(74.3) 		23.3
(73.9) 		23.6
(74.5) 		23.4
(74.1) 		23.1
(73.6) 		23.0
(73.4) 		23.3
(73.9) 		23.3
(73.9) 		23.5
(74.3) 		23.4
(74.1) 		23.3
(74.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 185
(7.3) 		188
(7.4) 		209
(8.2) 		191
(7.5) 		124
(4.9) 		139
(5.5) 		167
(6.6) 		154
(6.1) 		130
(5.1) 		127
(5.0) 		156
(6.1) 		217
(8.5) 		1,987
(78.2)
Source: [4]

PNG Hunters

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The Papua New Guinea Hunters (PNG Hunters) are a rugby league football club based in Kokopo. They were established in 2013 and currently compete in the QRL's Intrust Super Cup.[5] The Hunters' home ground is Kalabond Oval in Kokopo and their team colours are red, black and gold.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ PNG Census 2000
  2. ^ "Papua New Guinea 2016 Trip Report" (PDF). 2017-03-31. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-03-31.
  3. ^ "ハシナガイルカの生息地を守るプロジェクト ～戦後70年。パプアニューギニア・ラバウルの海を潜る～". ダイビングと海の総合サイト・オーシャナ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-12-25.
  4. ^ "Goroka climate: Average Temperature, weather by month, Goroka weather averages - Climate-Data.org". en.climate-data.org. Retrieved 2021-12-25.
  5. ^ "Papua New Guinea gain entry to Queensland Cup 2014". ABC News. 28 November 2013.
  6. ^ Pangkatana, John (24 December 2013). "Q-Cup name unveiled". The National.
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