North Waghi District
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North Waghi District | |
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North Waghi District is located in Papua New Guinea 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) |
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.
Government
The North Waghi District is representated in the National Parliament by Benjamin Mul, who was elected in the 2022 general election.[3]
References
- ↑ "Jiwaka Province". pngnri.org. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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.
