Chimbu Province, Mountain province in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea
The province encompasses an area of 6,112 square kilometers featuring steep mountain ranges, with Mount Wilhelm reaching an elevation of 4,509 meters.
The region received its name in 1934 when Australian explorers heard local inhabitants use the word 'simbu', an expression of surprise in Kuman language.
The Chimbu tribes conduct large pig-killing ceremonies where hundreds of animals are sacrificed, cooked, and distributed among participants to establish social connections.
Travelers can reach the province by taking domestic flights to Goroka, followed by ground transportation through Daulo Pass to reach the capital city Kundiawa.
Local tribes transform steep mountainsides into productive gardens while residing in dispersed settlements rather than centralized villages throughout the province.
Location: Papua New Guinea
Location: Highlands Region
Inception: 1966
Capital city: Kundiawa
Shares border with: Gulf Province, Eastern Highlands Province, Madang Province, Jiwaka Province, Southern Highlands Province
GPS coordinates: -6.33333,144.91667
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:39
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