National Capital District, Administrative province in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
The National Capital District spans 240 square kilometers of urban terrain, encompassing the entire metropolitan area of Port Moresby and neighboring settlements.
The district was established during Papua New Guinea's transition to independence in 1975 to manage governmental operations and urban development in Port Moresby.
The National Capital District contains numerous government buildings, educational institutions, and commercial centers that reflect both Melanesian and international architectural styles.
Regular flights connect Jacksons International Airport with domestic and international destinations, while public buses serve as primary transportation within the district.
The district maintains separate administrative status from the surrounding Central Province, functioning as both a province and an electoral constituency.
Location: Papua New Guinea
Capital city: Port Moresby
Shares border with: Central Province
GPS coordinates: -9.41667,147.28333
Latest update: March 10, 2025 19:05
Kokoda Track
122.7 km
Mount Wilhelm
474.9 km
Kuk Swamp
519.2 km
Mont Giluwe
530.5 km
Mount Lamington
110.5 km
Sir John Guise Stadium
11.3 km
Lae War Cemetery
301.4 km
Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery
10.3 km
Sir Hubert Murray Stadium
15 km
All Saints Anglican Church, Darnley Island
387 km
Ela Beach
15.6 km
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112.6 km
Piper Islands National Park
543.8 km
YUS Conservation Area
395.2 km
Eborac Island Light
539.3 km
Raine Island Beacon
430.1 km
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528 km
Wyborn Reef Light
518.1 km
Sir Charles Hardy Group National Park
501.6 km
Garbuna Group
536 km
Waiowa
197.4 km
Denham Group National Park
520.3 km
St. Mary's Cathedral, Port Moresby
16.3 km
Lockerbie Scrub
549 km
Raun Raun Theatre
427 km
National Capital Botanical Gardens
10.9 km
Coastwatchers Memorial Lighthouse
495.3 km
Mount Hagen Market
519.8 kmReviews
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