Vanimo-Green River District | |
|---|---|
  Vanimo-Green River District Location within Papua New Guinea | |
| Coordinates: 2°41′S141°17′E / 2.683°S 141.283°E | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Province | Sandaun Province |
| Capital | Vanimo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10,295 km2 (3,975 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 69,052 |
| • Density | 6.7/km2 (17/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
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Coordinates: 2°41′17″S141°17′24″E / 2.68806°S 141.29000°E
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