Ukarumpa

Ukarumpa
Meeting house
Meeting house
Ukarumpa is located in Papua New Guinea
Ukarumpa
Ukarumpa
Location within Papua New Guinea
Coordinates: 6°20′11.6″S 145°53′06.0″E / 6.336556°S 145.885000°E / -6.336556; 145.885000
CountryPapua New Guinea
ProvinceEastern Highlands
DistrictKainantu District
LLGKainantu Urban LLG
Established1956
Elevation
1,620 m (5,310 ft)
Population
 • Total
600
Languages
 • Main languagesEnglish, Tok Pisin, Gadsup, Tairora
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)
Location11 km (6.8 mi) from Kainantu
ClimateCfb

Ukarumpa is an intentional international community that is the main centre for SIL-PNG, located in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. It lies approximately 11 kilometres (7 mi) by road from Kainantu in the Aiyura Valley. The population consists of a variety of paid staff and volunteer staff who live nearby. The centre was established in 1957. The current population is approximately 600. It is at an elevation of approximately 1600 m (5300 feet) above sea level.