Current Date And Time In Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea
Thursday, 23 July 2026
00:18:30 PGT
Capital: Kundiawa
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 423,000
Area: 6,134.00 km²
State Code: CPK
Find states and regions closest to Chimbu Province in Papua New Guinea with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Papua New Guinea and Australia And Oceania.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Papua New Guinea
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Chimbu Province from our regional database:
| Capital City | Kundiawa |
| Total Population | 423,000 |
| Land Area | 6,134 km² |
| Population Density | 69.20 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -6.3088° N |
| Center Longitude | 144.8731° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,953 m (6,409 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Jiwaka Province | 39 mi | 64 km | 34 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Highlands Province | 58 mi | 93 km | 50 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Western Highlands Province | 58 mi | 94 km | 51 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Highlands Province | 90 mi | 145 km | 78 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Madang Province | 93 mi | 150 km | 81 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Gulf Province | 97 mi | 156 km | 84 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Enga Province | 114 mi | 183 km | 99 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Morobe Province | 121 mi | 194 km | 105 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Hela Province | 170 mi | 274 km | 148 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| East Sepik Province | 186 mi | 300 km | 162 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Chimbu Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Chimbu Province supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Micronesia | 1,053 mi | 1,694 km | 914 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Solomon Islands | 1,132 mi | 1,822 km | 983 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Palau | 1,153 mi | 1,856 km | 1,002 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Timor Leste | 1,261 mi | 2,029 km | 1,095 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Guam | 1,362 mi | 2,192 km | 1,183 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Chimbu Province. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Chimbu Province (You) | Papua New Guinea | 423,000 | 6,134 | 69.20 |
| Jiwaka Province | Papua New Guinea | 401,000 | 4,798 | 110.74 |
| Eastern Highlands Province | Papua New Guinea | 638,000 | 11,157 | 57.19 |
| Western Highlands Province | Papua New Guinea | 515,000 | 4,299 | 57.37 |
| Southern Highlands Province | Papua New Guinea | 515,000 | 15,098 | 21.64 |
| Madang Province | Papua New Guinea | 548,000 | 28,886 | 18.97 |
| Gulf Province | Papua New Guinea | 178,000 | 34,472 | 5.16 |
| Enga Province | Papua New Guinea | 478,000 | 11,704 | 37.34 |
| Morobe Province | Papua New Guinea | 733,000 | 33,705 | 21.75 |
| Hela Province | Papua New Guinea | 298,000 | 10,498 | 28.39 |
| East Sepik Province | Papua New Guinea | 515,000 | 43,671 | 12.03 |
How does Chimbu Province rank within Papua New Guinea? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Chimbu Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Morobe Province | 733,000 |
| Eastern Highlands Province | 638,000 |
| Madang Province | 548,000 |
| Western Highlands Province | 515,000 |
| East Sepik Province | 515,000 |
| Southern Highlands Province | 515,000 |
| Enga Province | 478,000 |
| Chimbu Province ⭐ | 423,000 |
| National Capital | 410,000 |
| Jiwaka Province | 401,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Western Province | 98,189 |
| East Sepik Province | 43,671 |
| Sandaun Province | 35,820 |
| Gulf Province | 34,472 |
| Morobe Province | 33,705 |
| Central Province | 29,998 |
| Madang Province | 28,886 |
| Oro Province | 22,735 |
| West New Britain Province | 20,387 |
| East New Britain Province | 15,724 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| National Capital | 1,708.33 |
| Jiwaka Province | 110.74 |
| Chimbu Province ⭐ | 69.20 |
| Western Highlands Province | 57.37 |
| Eastern Highlands Province | 57.19 |
| Enga Province | 37.34 |
| Bougainville | 34.95 |
| Manus Province | 29.52 |
| Hela Province | 28.39 |
| Milne Bay Province | 23.07 |
Chimbu Province is a state or region within Papua New Guinea in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Chimbu Province is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Chimbu Province by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Papua New Guinea page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Chimbu Province using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Chimbu Province.
Knowing the distance from Chimbu Province to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Papua New Guinea. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Chimbu Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Chimbu Province to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Chimbu Province table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Chimbu Province below the states table, or compare all Papua New Guinea states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Australia And Oceania. Use the population & area comparison and Papua New Guinea state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.