Sandaun Province
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Sandaun Province (formerly West Sepik Province) is the northwesternmost mainland province of Papua New Guinea (also known as home of the sunset). 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 of 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.
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Sandaun Province
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West Sepik Province | |
Coordinates: 3°40′S 141°30′E | |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Capital | Vanimo |
Districts | |
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[1] low · 17th of 22 |
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