Oro Province

Oro Province extends across the northeastern part of Papua New Guinea, containing mountains, coastal regions, and dense tropical forests spanning 22,800 square kilometers.

The province experienced intense military conflicts during World War II, particularly at the Battle of Buna-Gona, where Allied forces confronted Japanese troops in 1942.

Indigenous communities throughout Oro Province maintain their traditions through the creation of tapa cloth, crafted meticulously from mulberry tree bark.

Travelers reach the province through regular flights from Port Moresby to Popondetta airport, while local transportation relies on PMV buses connecting major towns.

The Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, measuring up to 30 centimeters in wingspan, makes its home exclusively in the forests of Oro Province.

Location: Papua New Guinea

Capital city: Popondetta

Shares border with: Milne Bay Province, Central Province, Morobe Province

GPS coordinates: -9.00000,148.08333

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:59