Kundiawa is the capital of Simbu Province, Papua New Guinea, with a population of 8,147 (2000 Census).

It features mild mornings, very warm but not hot afternoons, and heavy rainfall year round.

The rugged terrain prevent people from having an elaborate commercial agriculture.

Their main foods are sweet potato, taro, banana, and sugar cane.

Melbourne Storm and Papua New Guinea national rugby league team centre, Justin Olam was born and grew up in Kundiawa.