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Sandaun Province

Province in Papua New Guinea

Field	Value
name	Sandaun Province
native_name
official_name	West Sepik Province
image_flag	Flag of Sandaun.svg
image_map	West Sepik in Papua New Guinea.svg
map_caption	Sandaun Province in Papua New Guinea
coordinates
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	Papua New Guinea
parts_type	Districts
parts_style	list
p1	Aitape-Lumi District
p2	Telefomin District
p3	Nuku District
p4	Vanimo-Green River District
seat_type	Capital
seat	Vanimo
area_total_km2	35820
population_total	248411
population_as_of	2011 census
population_density_km2	auto
demographics1_title1	Main languages
leader_title	Governor
leader_name	Tony Wouwou (2018-Present)
timezone1	AEST
utc_offset1	+10
blank_name_sec1	HDI (2018)
blank_info_sec1	0.518
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· 17th of 22 Sandaun Province (formerly West Sepik Province) is the northwesternmost mainland province of Papua New Guinea (also known as home of the sunset). It covers an area of 35,920 km2 and has a population of 248,411 (2011 census). The capital is Vanimo. In July 1998 the area surrounding the town of Aitape was hit by an enormous tsunami caused by a Magnitude 7.0 earthquake which killed over 2,000 people. The five villages along the west coast of Vanimo towards the International Border are namely; Lido, Waromo, Yako, Musu and Wutung. It borders Indonesia.

Name

Sandaun is a Tok Pisin word derived from English "sun down," since the province is located in the west of the country, where the sun sets. The province was formerly named West Sepik Province, for the Sepik River that flows through the province and forms part of the province's southern border.

Physical geography

The Sandaun Province has beaches along the northern coast, as well as mountainous areas throughout the province, primarily in the southern area of the province. Several rivers flow throughout the province, most notable the Sepik River. The area, like much of Papua New Guinea, is prone to earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.

Districts and LLGs

There are four districts in the province. Each district has one or more Local Level Government (LLG) areas. For census purposes, the LLG areas are subdivided into wards and those into census units.

District		District Capital		LLG Name	Aitape-Lumi District	Aitape	Nuku District	Nuku	Telefomin District	Telefomin	Vanimo-Green River District	Vanimo
East Aitape Rural
East Wapei Rural
West Aitape Rural
West Wapei Rural
Mawase Rural (Nuku)
Palmai Rural
Yangkok Rural
Maimai Wanwan Rural
Namea Rural
Oksapmin Rural
Telefomin Rural
Yapsie Rural
Amanab Rural
Bewani-Wutung-Onei Rural
Green River Rural
Vanimo Urban
Walsa Rural

Provincial leaders

The province was governed by a decentralised provincial administration, headed by a Premier, from 1978 to 1995. Following reforms taking effect that year, the national government reassumed some powers, and the role of Premier was replaced by a position of Governor, to be held by the winner of the province-wide seat in the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea.

Premiers (1978–1995)

Premier	Term
	Jacob Talis	1978–1980
	Adam Amod	1980–1982
	Andrew Komboni	1982–1984
	Paul Langro	1984–1987
	provincial government suspended	1987–1988
	Egbert Yalu	1988–1992
	Aloitch Peien	1993–1995

Governors (1995–present)

Governor	Term
	John Tekwie	1995–2000
	Robert Sakias	2000–2002
	Carlos Yuni	2002–2007
	Simon Solo	2007–2012
	Amkat Mai	2012–2017
	Tony Wouwou	2017–present

Members of the National Parliament

The province and each district is represented by a Member of the National Parliament. There is one provincial electorate and each district is an open electorate.

Electorate	Member
	West Sepik Provincial	Tony Wouwou
	Aitape-Lumi Open	Anderson Mise
	Nuku Open	Joe Sungi
	Telefomin Open	Solan Mirisim
	Vanimo-Green River Open	Belden Namah

References

"Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab".
"Papua New Guinea Provinces".
"Sandaun Province · Papua New Guinea".
"National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea".
(2014). "Final Figures". National Statistical Office, Papua New Guinea.
(2014). "Census Figures by Wards - Momase Region". National Statistical Office, Papua New Guinea.
May, R. J.. "8. Decentralisation: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back". Australian National University.
"Provinces". rulers.org.

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