Southern Region, Papua New Guinea
Southern Region | |
|---|---|
| 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 (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 2,412,736 |
| • Density | 11.9123/km2 (30.8527/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
- ^ "National Population Estimate 2021" (PDF). National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ "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.