Eastern Highlands Province
Eastern Highlands
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Eastern Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea | |
| Coordinates: 6°30′S 145°40′E / 6.500°S 145.667°E | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Formation | 1966 |
| Capital | Goroka |
| Districts | |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Peter Numu 2017– |
| Area | |
• Total | 11,157 km2 (4,308 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 579,825 |
| • Density | 52/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.512 low · 18th of 22 |
Eastern Highlands is a highlands province of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is Goroka. The province covers an area of 11,157 km2, and has a population of 579,825 (2011 census). The province shares a common administrative boundary with Madang Province to the north, Morobe Province to the east, Gulf Province to the south, and Simbu Province to the west. The province is the home of the Asaro mud mask that is displayed at shows and festivals within the province and in the country. The province is reachable by air, including Goroka Airport, and road transport, including the main Highlands Highway.