Samarai-Murua District
Place in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samarai-Murua District is a district of the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Murua. The population of the district was 58,590 at the 2011 census.[1]
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Samarai-Murua District | |
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Coordinates: 10.582°S 150.656°E / -10.582; 150.656 | |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Province | Milne Bay Province |
Capital | Murua |
Area | |
• Total | 3,081 km2 (1,190 sq mi) |
Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 58,590 |
• Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
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The district derives its name from the islands of Samarai and Woodlark Island, the latter also being called Murua.