Sandaun Province
Sandaun Province (formerly West Sepik Province) is the northwesternmost mainland province of Papua New Guinea. It covers an area of 35,920 km2 (13868 m2) and has a population of 248,411 (2011 census). The capital is Vanimo. In July 1998 the area surrounding the town Aitape was hit by an enormous tsunami caused by a Magnitude 7.0 earthquake which killed over 2,000 people. The five villages along the west coast of Vanimo towards the International Border are namely; Lido, Waromo, Yako, Musu and Wutung.
Sandaun Province
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| West Sepik Province | |
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Sandaun Province in Papua New Guinea | |
| Coordinates: 3°40′S 141°30′E | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Capital | Vanimo |
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| Government | |
| • Governor | Tony Wouwou (2018-Present) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35,820 km2 (13,830 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 248,411 |
| • Density | 6.9/km2 (18/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.518 low · 17th of 22 |
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