North Waghi District

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.[1] 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
CountryPapua New Guinea
ProvinceJiwaka Province
CapitalBanz
Area
  Total453 km2 (175 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)
  Total78,499
  Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)

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