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Place in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
Alotau District
Alotau District is located in Papua New GuineaAlotau DistrictAlotau DistrictLocation within Papua New Guinea
Coordinates: 7°58′S 145°46′E / 7.967°S 145.767°E / -7.967; 145.767
CountryPapua New Guinea
ProvinceMilne Bay Province
CapitalAlotau
Government
 • MPHon. Ricky Morris
Area
 • Total7,835 km (3,025 sq mi)
Population
 • Total99,539
 • Density13/km (33/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)

Alotau District is a district of the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea.

Location, LLGs and wards

Alotau District shares a border with Oro and Central provinces. It comprises 7 LLGs and 157 wards:

  • Alotau urban (6 wards - the district seat).
  • Daga (18 wards)
  • Huhu (29 wards)
  • Makamaka (27 wards)
  • Maramatana (19 wards)
  • Weraura (30 wards)
  • Suau (28 wards)

Population and area

According to the 2011 census, 99,539 people live in the district, in which 12 different languages are spoken. The total land area covers 7,970.3 square kilometers.

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References

  1. ALOTAU DISTRICT 5 year Integrated Development Plan 2011-2015

10°18′32″S 150°27′10″E / 10.308951°S 150.452747°E / -10.308951; 150.452747

LLGs and Districts of Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
Alotau District Flag of Milne Bay Province
Esa'ala District
Kiriwina-Goodenough District
Samarai-Murua District


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