Current Date And Time In Oro Province, Papua New Guinea
Thursday, 23 July 2026
00:17:51 PGT
Capital: Popondetta
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 198,000
Area: 22,735.00 km²
State Code: NPP
Find states and regions closest to Oro 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 Oro Province from our regional database:
| Capital City | Popondetta |
| Total Population | 198,000 |
| Land Area | 22,735 km² |
| Population Density | 8.68 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -8.8988° N |
| Center Longitude | 148.1893° E |
| Average Elevation | 720 m (2,363 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 | ||
| Central Province | 52 mi | 84 km | 45 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| National Capital | 76 mi | 123 km | 66 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Milne Bay Province | 175 mi | 281 km | 152 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Morobe Province | 183 mi | 294 km | 159 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Highlands Province | 235 mi | 378 km | 204 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| West New Britain Province | 254 mi | 409 km | 221 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Chimbu Province | 289 mi | 465 km | 251 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Jiwaka Province | 328 mi | 527 km | 284 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Gulf Province | 328 mi | 528 km | 285 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Madang Province | 342 mi | 550 km | 297 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Oro Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Oro 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 Oro 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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| Oro Province (You) | Papua New Guinea | 198,000 | 22,735 | 8.68 |
| Central Province | Papua New Guinea | 305,000 | 29,998 | 10.17 |
| National Capital | Papua New Guinea | 410,000 | 240 | 1,708.33 |
| Milne Bay Province | Papua New Guinea | 331,000 | 14,345 | 23.07 |
| Morobe Province | Papua New Guinea | 733,000 | 33,705 | 21.75 |
| Eastern Highlands Province | Papua New Guinea | 638,000 | 11,157 | 57.19 |
| West New Britain Province | Papua New Guinea | 301,000 | 20,387 | 14.76 |
| Chimbu Province | Papua New Guinea | 423,000 | 6,134 | 69.20 |
| Jiwaka Province | Papua New Guinea | 401,000 | 4,798 | 110.74 |
| Gulf Province | Papua New Guinea | 178,000 | 34,472 | 5.16 |
| Madang Province | Papua New Guinea | 548,000 | 28,886 | 18.97 |
How does Oro 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 Oro Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Morobe Province | 733,000 |
| Eastern Highlands Province | 638,000 |
| Madang Province | 548,000 |
| East Sepik Province | 515,000 |
| Southern Highlands Province | 515,000 |
| Western 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 |
Oro Province is a state or region within Papua New Guinea in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Oro 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 Oro 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 Oro 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 Oro Province.
Knowing the distance from Oro 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 Oro Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Oro 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 Oro 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 Oro 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.