Southern Region | |
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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) |
Southern Region (formerly Papua Region) is one of four regions of Papua New Guinea. The region includes the national capital Port Moresby.
Subdivision
The Region is administratively divided into six provinces:[2]
See also
- Papua (disambiguation)
- Provinces of Papua New Guinea
- Territory of Papua
- Territory of Papua and New Guinea
References
- ^ 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.