Papua Region

Papua Region
Region
Coordinates: 7°55′S 145°50′E / 7.917°S 145.833°E / -7.917; 145.833Coordinates: 7°55′S 145°50′E / 7.917°S 145.833°E / -7.917; 145.833
Country  Papua New Guinea
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)

Papua Region is one of four regions of Papua New Guinea. The region includes the national capital Port Moresby.

Subdivision

The Region is administratively divided into six provinces:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Papua New Guinea National Statistical Office (November 2013). "2011 National Population & Housing Census: Final Figures Booklet". Retrieved 10 June 2018.


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