Samarai-Murua District is a district of the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Murua. The population of the district was 58,590 at the 2011 census.[1]
Samarai-Murua District | |
|---|---|
  Samarai-Murua District Location within Papua New Guinea | |
| Coordinates: 10°34′55″S 150°39′22″E / 10.582°S 150.656°E | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Province | Milne Bay Province |
| Capital | Murua |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,081 km2 (1,190 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 58,590 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
The district derives its name from the islands of Samarai and Woodlark Island, the latter also being called Murua.
References
edit- ^ Districts of Papua New Guinea at statoids.com
10°34′55″S 150°39′22″E / 10.582°S 150.656°E
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