Southern Region (formerly Papua Region) is one of four regions of Papua New Guinea. The region includes the national capital Port Moresby.
Southern Region | |
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| Coordinates: 7°55′S 145°50′E / 7.917°S 145.833°E | |
| Country |  Papua New Guinea |
| Largest city | Port Moresby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 202,542 km2 (78,202 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 Census)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,456,250 |
| • Density | 7.2/km2 (19/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
Subdivision
editThe Region is administratively divided into six provinces:[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Papua New Guinea National Statistical Office (November 2013). "2011 National Population & Housing Census: Final Figures Booklet". Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ "Census Figures by Wards - Southern Region". www.nso.gov.pg. 2011 National Population and Housing Census: Ward Population Profile. Port Moresby: National Statistical Office, Papua New Guinea. 2014.
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