North Waghi District is a district of the Jiwaka Province of Papua New Guinea.[1][2] Its capital is Banz. The population of the district was 78,499 at the 2011 census.[2] Before May 2012, it was part of the Western Highlands Province.
North Waghi District | |
|---|---|
  North Waghi District Location within Papua New Guinea | |
| Coordinates: 5°47′S 144°37′E / 5.783°S 144.617°E | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Province | Jiwaka Province |
| Capital | Banz |
| Area | |
• Total | 453 km2 (175 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 78,499 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
Government
editThe North Waghi District is representated in the National Parliament by Joe Kuli, who was elected in the 2017 general election.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Jiwaka Province". pngnri.org. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ a b Districts of Papua New Guinea at statoids.com
- ^ "Hon. Joe Kuli, MP - Tenth Parliament of Papua New Guinea". www.parliament.gov.pg. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
5°46′59″S 144°37′05″E / 5.78306°S 144.61806°E
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