Western Province (Papua New Guinea)
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Western Province is a coastal province in southwestern Papua New Guinea, bordering the Indonesian provinces of Highland Papua and South Papua. The provincial capital is Daru. The largest town in the province is Tabubil. Other major settlements are Kiunga, Ningerum, Olsobip and Balimo.
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Western Province
Fly River Province | |
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Coordinates: 7°20′S 142°0′E | |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Capital | Daru |
Districts | List
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Government | |
• Governor | Taboi Awi Yoto (since 2017) |
Area | |
• Total | 98,189 km2 (37,911 sq mi) |
Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 201,351 |
• Density | 2.1/km2 (5.3/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
HDI (2018) | 0.550[1] medium · 11th of 22 |
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The provincial government has, as with the governments of North Solomons, Chimbu and Northern provinces, sought to change the name of the province. The government uses the name Fly River Provincial Government; however, this remains unofficial as it has not been changed in the Constitution of Papua New Guinea.