Provice Area | Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is divided into 22 provinces and the National Capital District (NCD). Each province has its own geographical area, administrative boundaries, and unique features. Below is an overview of the area of each province in Papua New Guinea, providing insights into the size of each administrative region:

List of Provinces by Area (in square kilometers):

Western Province (Oro)

• Area: 99,300 km²
• Located in the southwest of Papua New Guinea, bordering the Indonesian province of Papua.

East Sepik Province

• Area: 43,000 km²
• Located in the northern part of the country, it is home to the famous Sepik River and diverse cultures.

Sandaun Province (West Sepik)

• Area: 30,000 km²
• Located in the northwest, it shares a border with Indonesia's Papua province.

Central Province

• Area: 54,000 km²
• This province includes the capital city of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea's largest city, and is situated along the southern coast.

Milne Bay Province

• Area: 14,000 km²
• Located in the southeastern part of the country, this province is known for its islands and maritime resources.

New Ireland Province

• Area: 9,000 km²
• Located to the northeast of the mainland, it includes the New Ireland island and nearby islands.

New Britain Province

• Area: 36,000 km²
• This province includes the large island of New Britain, with diverse landscapes including volcanoes and lush rainforests.

East New Britain Province

• Area: 15,000 km²
• Located on the eastern side of New Britain Island, it includes the famous Rabaul area, known for its active volcanoes.

West New Britain Province

• Area: 20,000 km²
• Located on the western side of New Britain, it features coastal areas, rainforests, and the Kimbe Bay.

Bougainville

• Area: 9,300 km²
• Situated to the east of the mainland, Bougainville is an autonomous region known for its rich history, including the Bougainville conflict.

Southern Highlands Province

• Area: 30,000 km²
• Located in the central highlands, this province is rich in oil, gas, and mineral resources.

Western Highlands Province

• Area: 12,500 km²
• Known for its agricultural areas, this province lies in the highland region of Papua New Guinea.

Chimbu Province (Simbu)

• Area: 6,100 km²
• A highland province known for its mountainous terrain and agricultural production, especially sweet potatoes and coffee.

Eastern Highlands Province

• Area: 11,000 km²
• Located in the central highlands, it is known for its fertile lands and the city of Goroka, home to the annual Goroka Show.

Morobe Province

• Area: 33,000 km²
• Located along the northern coast of Papua New Guinea, it includes the city of Lae, the second-largest city in the country.

Madang Province

• Area: 29,000 km²
• Located in the northern part of the country, it is known for its beautiful coastlines, islands, and coral reefs.

Sepik Province

• Area: 43,000 km²
• Known for the Sepik River, one of the largest river systems in the world, located in the northwestern part of the country.

Enga Province

• Area: 12,000 km²
• Located in the central highlands, this province is known for its distinct cultural heritage and vast agricultural land.

Hela Province

• Area: 13,000 km²
• This province is part of the highlands region and is famous for its oil and gas resources and the Huli people.

Jiwaka Province

• Area: 4,300 km²
• Located in the central highlands, it was created in 2012 from parts of the Western Highlands and is known for agriculture and highland cultures.

Tari Province

• Area: 13,000 km²
• This province is located in the central highlands and is home to the Huli people.

NCD (National Capital District)

• Area: 240 km²
• While not a province, the NCD is crucial as it contains Port Moresby, the capital city of Papua New Guinea. It is the smallest administrative area but is economically the most important due to its status as the capital and its concentration of governmental and business activities.

Overview of the Highlands Region's Area

The Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea is comprised of several provinces with varying land sizes. Notably, the Southern Highlands, Western Highlands, Eastern Highlands, Enga, and Hela Provinces are all part of the Highlands Region and are significant in terms of area and cultural diversity.

• Southern Highlands Province has an area of about 30,000 km².
• Western Highlands Province spans 12,500 km².
• Eastern Highlands Province covers around 11,000 km².
• Enga Province has an area of 12,000 km².
• Hela Province is about 13,000 km².

These provinces, combined with the Jiwaka Province (4,300 km²) and other smaller areas, form the central part of Papua New Guinea, where the rugged mountainous terrain and rich cultural diversity play a central role in the country's identity.