Star Mountains Rural LLG

Star Mountains Rural LLG is a local-level government situated in the Star Mountains in North Fly District of Western Province of Papua New Guinea. In the year 2000, the LLG had 1691 homes, and a population of 12,114 people. (6776 men and 5338 women) The current population is more likely to now be around 15,000 people. The main population centre in the LLG is Tabubil. Finalbin and the Ok Tedi Mine are also in this LLG.[1][2]

Star Mountains Rural LLG
Location of The Star Mountains Rural LLG in North Fly district of Western Province of Papua New Guinea
Location of The Star Mountains Rural LLG in North Fly district of Western Province of Papua New Guinea
CountryPapua New Guinea
ProvinceWestern Province
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)

Neighboring Pegunungan Bintang Regency (meaning 'Star Mountains' in Indonesian) in Indonesia is also similarly named.

Wards

  • 01. Atemkit
  • 02. Kavorabip
  • 03. Bultem
  • 04. Finalbin
  • 05. Wangbin
  • 06. Migalsimbip
  • 07. Niosikwi
  • 08. Ok Tedi Tau
  • 09. Kumkit
  • 10. Ankits
  • 11. Kawemtigin
  • 12. Korokit
  • 82. Tabubil Town

References

  1. "Census Figures by Wards - Southern Region". www.nso.gov.pg. 2011 National Population and Housing Census: Ward Population Profile. Port Moresby: National Statistical Office, Papua New Guinea. 2014.
  2. "Final Figures". www.nso.gov.pg. 2011 National Population and Housing Census: Ward Population Profile. Port Moresby: National Statistical Office, Papua New Guinea. 2014.


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