Telefomin District

Telefomin District is a district of Sandaun Province of Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Telefomin.[1] Its inhabitants include the Mountain Ok people, a cultural group with numerous sub-groups including the Telefol, the Urapmin, and the Wopkaimin.

Telefomin District
Telefomin District
Location within Papua New Guinea
Coordinates: 5.129°S 141.636°E / -5.129; 141.636
CountryPapua New Guinea
ProvinceSandaun Province
CapitalTelefomin
Government
  MPSolan Mirisim
Area
  Total16,333 km2 (6,306 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)
  Total48,882
  Density3.0/km2 (7.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)

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