Vanimo
Vanimo is the capital of Sandaun Province (West Sepik) in north-westernmost Papua New Guinea and of Vanimo-Green River District. It is located on a peninsula close to the border with Indonesia, nearest to Jayapura, the capital city of Papua (province).
Vanimo | |
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Vanimo town from the air | |
Vanimo Location within Sandaun Province | |
| Coordinates: 2°40′S 141°17′E | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Province | Sandaun Province (West Sepik) |
| LLG | Vanimo Urban |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 11,863 |
| • Rank | 16th |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
| Mean max temp | 30.6 °C (87.1 °F) |
| Mean min temp | 28.8 °C (83.8 °F) |
| Annual rainfall | 2,797 mm (110.1 in) |
| Climate | Af |
| Location | 1,000 km (620 mi) from Port Moresby |
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