North Waghi District | |
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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 | AEST (UTC+10) |
North Waghi District is a district of the Jiwaka Province of Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Banz. The population of the district was 78,499 at the 2011 census. Before May 2012, it was part of the Western Highlands Province.
Coordinates: 5°46′59″S 144°37′05″E / 5.78306°S 144.61806°E