Mount Hagen Postal Codes: 281 | Western Highlands
The Postal Codes for Mount Hagen is 281 in Western Highlands, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea. The table below lists Postal Codes and postcodes for places within Mount Hagen.
Postal Codes for Places in Mount Hagen
Showing 2 places in Mount Hagen. Last verified with official records on April 19, 2026.
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Sample Address Format for Mount Hagen
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Street Address / PO Box
Mount Hagen, Western Highlands, 281
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Mount Hagen on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Mount Hagen districts in Papua New Guinea.
Mount Hagen Quick Facts
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Papua New Guinea → Western Highlands |
| Postal Code | 281 |
| Provinces | Western Highlands |
| ISO Codes | PG / PNG / 598 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .pg |
| Coordinates | -5.858784, 144.231637 |
| Places | 2 |
What to Know About Mount Hagen
Key Facts
Mount Hagen is a city in Papua New Guinea, serving as the capital of the Western Highlands Province. Located in the central highlands region of the country, it sits at an elevation of approximately 1,677 meters (5,502 feet) above sea level, nestled within the fertile Wahgi Valley. The city is named after the ancient volcanic Mount Hagen, which rises to the northwest, and serves as the main commercial and transportation hub for the entire Highlands region. With an estimated population of around 46,250 people, Mount Hagen covers an area of approximately 15 square kilometers and is divided into several urban wards and suburban settlements. As the third-largest city in Papua New Guinea, it features a diverse population representing many of the country's distinct ethnic groups and is renowned for hosting the annual Mount Hagen Cultural Show, one of the country's largest tribal gatherings. The city's economy is primarily based on coffee production, agriculture, and regional trade. This information helps users understand the geographical context when accessing postal code information for Mount Hagen's various urban and suburban areas.
Neighboring Regions
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