Western Highlands Province
Coordinates: 5°40′S 144°30′E / 5.667°S 144.5°E / -5.667; 144.5
| Western Highlands Province | ||
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| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
| Capital | Mount Hagen | |
| Districts | Dei District Mount Hagen District Mul-Baiyer District Tambul-Nebilyer District |
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| Government | ||
| • Governor | Paias Wingti (2012-) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,700 sq mi (4,300 km2) | |
| Population (2000) | ||
| • Total | 254,227 | |
| • Density | 150/sq mi (59/km2) | |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | |
Western Highlands is a province of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is Mount Hagen. The province covers an area of 4,300 km², and there are 254,227 inhabitants (2000 census), making the Western Highlands the most densely populated province (apart from the National Capital District). Tea and coffee are grown in the Western Highlands.
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