Highlands Region

Region in Papua New Guinea
5°52′S 144°13′E / 5.867°S 144.217°E / -5.867; 144.217Country Papua New GuineaLargest cityMount HagenArea
 • Total62,400 km2 (24,100 sq mi)Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total2,854,874 • Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)

Highlands Region is one of four regions of Papua New Guinea.

Subdivision

The Region is administratively divided into seven provinces:

  • Chimbu (Simbu)
  • Eastern Highlands
  • Enga
  • Hela
  • Jiwaka
  • Southern Highlands
  • Western Highlands

See also

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Highlands (Papua New Guinea).

References

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

External links

  • Papua New Guinea Highlands Dissertations, UC San Diego Library.
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