Aitape
Place in Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea
Aitape is a small town of about 18,000 people on the north coast of Papua New Guinea in the Sandaun Province. It is a coastal settlement that is almost equidistant from the provincial capitals of Wewak and Vanimo. Aitape has 240 V power, telephone, a bank, a post-office, a courthouse and a police station, a supermarket and many tradestores, a petrol station, two airstrips, two secondary schools, a mission office and a hospital.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 6,931
- Coordinates
- -3.137, 142.349
- Timezone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Elevation
- 4 m
Overview of Aitape
In Papua New Guinea, Aitape stands out as a tiny locality. The population is roughly 6,931. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards culture, nature and sports.
Things to do in Aitape
Culture in Aitape
(4)Aitape's culture entries include Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Religious Sites. It is a direct read of Aitape's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Aitape
(3)Our data lists Countryside, Lakes and Rivers as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Aitape.
Sports in Aitape
(2)Under sports, Aitape is tagged with Biking and Running. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Aitape.
Adventure in Aitape
(1)Adventure lovers get Parachute. Everything listed here comes from what Aitape is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Aitape
(1)The nightlife shortlist for Aitape: Wine Bars. Everything listed here comes from what Aitape is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Aitape
(1)Water Sports lovers get Rafting. It is a direct read of Aitape's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Aitape
(1)For other activities, expect Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Aitape.
Best time to visit Aitape
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access Aitape through a larger town in Papua New Guinea; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Similar destinations
Places near Aitape that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aitape known for?
- Aitape is mainly a destination for culture, nature and sports, set in Papua New Guinea with around 6,931 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Aitape?
- You can plan around Castles, Cathedrals, Churches, Religious Sites and Countryside in Aitape. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Aitape?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Aitape located?
- Administratively, Aitape sits in Papua New Guinea — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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