Mount Hagen

Mount Hagen
The Heart of the Highlands
Town
Mt Hagen Cultural Show, one of the largest annual cultural events in Papua New Guinea
Mt Hagen Cultural Show, one of the largest annual cultural events in Papua New Guinea
Satellite view
Satellite view
Mount Hagen is located in Papua New Guinea
Mount Hagen
Mount Hagen
Location in Papua New Guinea
Coordinates: 5°51′36″S 144°14′24″E / 5.86000°S 144.24000°E / -5.86000; 144.24000
Country Papua New Guinea
ProvinceWestern Highlands Province
DistrictMount Hagen District
Established1934
Elevation
1,677 m (5,502 ft)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total46,256
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)
Main languagesMelpa, Tok Pisin, English
ClimateCfb

Mount Hagen (Tok Pisin: Maun Hagen) is the third largest city in Papua New Guinea, with a population of 46,250. It is the capital of the Western Highlands Province and is located in the large fertile Wahgi Valley in central mainland Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 1,677 m (5,502 ft).

The Highlands Highway is the main arterial route to connect Mount Hagen with the coastal cities of Lae and Madang.

The city is named after the old eroded volcano Mount Hagen, located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) to the north-west. The volcano was named after the German colonial officer Curt von Hagen [de] (1859–1897).