Mount Hagen
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 (1859–1897).
Elevation: 3778 m
Country: Pacific Islands
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- Mount Hagen hiking routes
- Mount Hagen best routes
- Mount Hagen camping
- Mount Hagen parking
- Mount Hagen car park
- Mount Hagen difficulty
- Mount Hagen family friendly
- Mount Hagen dog friendly
- Mount Hagen sunrise hike
- Mount Hagen sunset hike