Central Province

Central Province encompasses 29,998 square kilometers of diverse terrain, including coastal villages, mountains, and the Sogeri Plateau overlooking Port Moresby's coastline.

The province established its government system in 1976 with a Premier leadership, which transformed into a Governor position through administrative reforms in 1995.

Multiple indigenous groups maintain their traditions throughout the province, with Tok Pisin and Hiri Motu serving as primary languages for communication between communities.

Three main highways connect the region to Port Moresby: the Hiritano Highway westward, the Magi Highway eastward, and Sogeri Road northward.

The provincial government operates from Konedobu in Port Moresby's National Capital District, while planning a new administrative center in Bautama.

Location: Papua New Guinea

Capital city: Port Moresby

Shares border with: National Capital District, Gulf Province, Morobe Province, Oro Province, Milne Bay Province

GPS coordinates: -9.15278,147.23111

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:54