Southern Region | |
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| Coordinates: 7°55′S145°50′E / 7.917°S 145.833°E Coordinates: 7°55′S145°50′E / 7.917°S 145.833°E | |
| Country |  |
| Largest city | Port Moresby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 202,542 km2 (78,202 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 Census) [1] | |
| • Total | 1,456,250 |
| • Density | 7.2/km2 (19/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
Southern Region (formerly Papua Region) is one of four regions of Papua New Guinea. The region includes the national capital Port Moresby.
The Region is administratively divided into six provinces: [2]
Sandaun Province is the north-westernmost province of Papua New Guinea. It covers an area of 35,920 km² and has a population of 248,411. The capital is Vanimo. In July 1998 the area surrounding the town Aitape was hit by an enormous tsunami caused by a Magnitude 7.0 earthquake which killed over 2,000 people.
Western Highlands is a province of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is Mount Hagen. The province covers an area of 4,299 km², and there are 362,850 inhabitants, making the Western Highlands the most densely populated province. Tea and coffee are grown in the Western Highlands.
Southern Highlands is a province in Papua New Guinea. Its provincial capital is the town of Mendi. According to Papua New Guinea's national 2011 census, the total population of Southern Highlands is 515,511 spread across 15,089 square kilometers (5,826 sq mi).
East Sepik is a province in Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Wewak. East Sepik has an estimated population of 433,481 people and is 43,426 km square in size.
Central Province is a province in Papua New Guinea located on the southern coast of the country. It has a population of 237,016 people and is 29,998 square kilometres (11,582 sq mi) in size. The seat of government of Central Province, which is located within the National Capital District outside the province, is the Port Moresby suburb of Konedobu. On 9 October 2007, the Central Province government announced plans to build a new provincial capital city at Bautama, which lies within Central Province near Port Moresby, although there has been little progress in constructing it.
The National Capital District of Papua New Guinea is the incorporated area around Port Moresby, which is the capital of Papua New Guinea. Although it is surrounded by Central Province, where Port Moresby is also the capital, it is technically not a part of that province. It covers an area of 240 km² and has a population of 364,125. It is represented by three open MPs and an NCD-wide representative in the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea who acts as Governor of the National Capital District; however, these MPs do not have the same powers as elsewhere in the country due to the role of the National Capital District Commission.
This page is a list of local-level governments (LLGs) of Papua New Guinea. There are 326 LLGs comprising 6,112 wards as of 2018.
Olsobip Rural LLG is a local-level government situated in North Fly District of Western Province of Papua New Guinea. In the year 2000, the LLG was the least populous of the district, with a population of only 3851 people. The capital of the LLG is a station town by the name of Olsobip.
This page is a list of districts of Papua New Guinea.
Balimo Urban LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of Western Province, Papua New Guinea. It is served by Balimo Airport.
Gerehu Urban LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.
Kerema Urban LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea.
Waigani-University Urban LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.
Tokarara-Hohola Urban LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.
Gordons-Saraga Urban LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.
Boroko-Korobosea Urban LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.
Kilakila-Kaugere Urban LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.
Town-Hanuabada Urban LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.
Laloki-Napanapa Urban LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.
Bomana Urban LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.
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