Ukarumpa
Ukarumpa | |
|---|---|
Meeting house | |
| Coordinates: 6°20′11.6″S 145°53′06.0″E / 6.336556°S 145.885000°E | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Province | Eastern Highlands |
| District | Kainantu District |
| LLG | Kainantu Urban LLG |
| Established | 1956 |
| Elevation | 1,620 m (5,310 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 600 |
| Languages | |
| • Main languages | English, Tok Pisin, Gadsup, Tairora |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
| Location | 11 km (6.8 mi) from Kainantu |
| Climate | Cfb |
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.