Madang Province

The territory spans 28,886 square kilometers, featuring diverse landscapes from high mountain ranges to tropical coastlines with numerous offshore volcanic islands and coral gardens.

The region was initially explored by Nicholai Miklukho-Maklai in 1871, leading to German colonization in 1884 and subsequent Australian administration after World War I.

The province contains 173 distinct regional languages, representing one of the most linguistically diverse regions in Papua New Guinea with numerous traditional communities.

Divine Word University, Madang Technical College, and Madang Marine Time College provide higher education opportunities for students throughout the province.

Hansa Bay contains 34 sunken warships from World War II, creating an extensive network of underwater archaeological sites for maritime exploration.

Location: Papua New Guinea

Capital city: Madang

Shares border with: Morobe Province, Eastern Highlands Province, Chimbu Province, Jiwaka Province, Western Highlands Province, East Sepik Province, Enga Province

GPS coordinates: -5.16667,145.33333

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:28