Papua New Guinea: Local Administrative Division
Contents: Provinces and Local-level Governments
The population of the provinces and local-level governments (LLGs) of Papua New Guinea by census years.
icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure (gender, urbanization).| Name | Status | Population Census 2000-07-09 | Population Census 2011-07-10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bougainville (North Solomons) | Province | 175,160 | 249,358 | → |
| Arawa Rural | Local-level Government | 31,462 | 44,865 | → |
| Attols Rural | Local-level Government | 2,388 | 2,900 | → |
| Bana Rural | Local-level Government | 14,882 | 22,457 | → |
| Buin Rural | Local-level Government | 26,469 | 35,327 | → |
| Buka Rural | Local-level Government | 36,676 | 53,986 | → |
| Kunua Rural | Local-level Government | 9,089 | 13,525 | → |
| Nissan Rural | Local-level Government | 5,725 | 6,810 | → |
| Selau/Suir Rural | Local-level Government | 9,446 | 15,141 | → |
| Siwai Rural | Local-level Government | 13,724 | 17,624 | → |
| Tinputz Rural | Local-level Government | 9,767 | 16,661 | → |
| Torokina Rural | Local-level Government | 5,509 | 6,267 | → |
| Wakunai Rural | Local-level Government | 10,023 | 13,795 | → |
| Central | Province | 183,983 | 269,756 | → |
| Amazon Bay Rural | Local-level Government | 8,099 | 11,352 | → |
| Aroma Rural | Local-level Government | 20,677 | 28,639 | → |
| Cloudy Bay Rural | Local-level Government | 9,602 | 15,578 | → |
| Guari Rural | Local-level Government | 5,429 | 5,602 | → |
| Hiri Rural | Local-level Government | 28,352 | 47,094 | → |
| Kairuku Rural | Local-level Government | 19,692 | 29,485 | → |
| Koiari Rural | Local-level Government | 10,336 | 15,922 | → |
| Mekeo Kuni Rural | Local-level Government | 20,404 | 29,085 | → |
| Rigo Central Rural | Local-level Government | 11,251 | 15,422 | → |
| Rigo Coastal Rural | Local-level Government | 15,673 | 25,966 | → |
| Rigo Inland Rural | Local-level Government | 12,552 | 15,121 | → |
| Tapini Rural | Local-level Government | 7,313 | 9,233 | → |
| Woitape Rural | Local-level Government | 14,603 | 21,257 | → |
| Eastern Highlands | Province | 432,972 | 579,825 | → |
| Agarabi Rural (← Kainantu Rural) | Local-level Government | 22,905 | 31,394 | → |
| Dunantina Rural (← Henganofi Rural) | Local-level Government | 14,976 | 19,246 | → |
| East Okapa Rural (← Okapa Rural) | Local-level Government | 29,154 | 41,415 | → |
| Fayantina Rural (← Henganofi Rural) | Local-level Government | 19,736 | 20,776 | → |
| Gadsup/Tairora Rural (← Kainantu Rural) | Local-level Government | 37,233 | 37,926 | → |
| Gahuku Rural (← Gorola Rural) | Local-level Government | 33,371 | 47,407 | → |
| Goroka Urban | Local-level Government | 19,523 | 23,277 | → |
| Kafentina Rural (← Henganofi Rural) | Local-level Government | 21,056 | 22,882 | → |
| Kainantu Urban | Local-level Government | 6,788 | 7,287 | → |
| Kamano No. 1 Rural (← Kainantu Rural) | Local-level Government | 11,993 | 31,038 | → |
| Kamano No. 2 Rural (← Kainantu Rural) | Local-level Government | 12,852 | 18,603 | → |
| Lamari Rural | Local-level Government | 14,198 | 17,854 | → |
| Lower Asaro Rural (← Asaro/Watabung Rural) | Local-level Government | 15,631 | 27,241 | → |
| Lower Benna Rural (← Unggai/Benna Rural) | Local-level Government | 21,449 | 26,330 | → |
| Mimanalo Rural (← Gorola Rural) | Local-level Government | 18,976 | 32,712 | → |
| Mt. Michael Rural (← Lufa Rural) | Local-level Government | 17,120 | 22,135 | → |
| Unavi Rural (← Lufa Rural) | Local-level Government | 6,587 | 10,610 | → |
| Unggai Rural (← Unggai/Benna Rural) | Local-level Government | 10,385 | 23,460 | → |
| Upper Asaro Rural (← Asaro/Watabung Rural) | Local-level Government | 8,616 | 11,103 | → |
| Upper Benna Rural (← Unggai/Benna Rural) | Local-level Government | 13,172 | 17,335 | → |
| Watabung Rural (← Asaro/Watabung Rural) | Local-level Government | 6,713 | 7,439 | → |
| West Okapa Rural (← Okapa Rural) | Local-level Government | 32,887 | 31,978 | → |
| Yagaria Rural (← Lufa Rural) | Local-level Government | 22,161 | 28,312 | → |
| Yelia Rural | Local-level Government | 15,490 | 22,065 | → |
| East New Britain | Province | 220,133 | 328,369 | → |
| Balanataman Rural | Local-level Government | 12,869 | 19,621 | → |
| Bitapaka Rural | Local-level Government | 14,766 | 23,116 | → |
| Central Gazelle Rural | Local-level Government | 21,140 | 28,075 | → |
| Central/Inland Pomio Rural | Local-level Government | 13,536 | 20,456 | → |
| Duke of York Rural | Local-level Government | 10,292 | 14,009 | → |
| East Pomio Rural | Local-level Government | 4,937 | 7,478 | → |
| Inland Baining Rural | Local-level Government | 18,628 | 26,826 | → |
| Kokopo/Vunamami Urban | Local-level Government | 19,933 | 31,965 | → |
| Kombiu Rural | Local-level Government | 8,044 | 11,583 | → |
| Lassul Baining Rural | Local-level Government | 8,195 | 13,555 | → |
| Livuan/Reimber Rural | Local-level Government | 21,659 | 28,973 | → |
| Melkoi Rural | Local-level Government | 6,805 | 11,257 | → |
| Rabaul Urban | Local-level Government | 3,907 | 4,785 | → |
| Raluana Rural | Local-level Government | 13,354 | 18,739 | → |
| Sinivit Rural | Local-level Government | 10,433 | 19,103 | → |
| Vunadidir/Toma Rural | Local-level Government | 20,154 | 31,888 | → |
| Watom Island Rural | Local-level Government | 2,228 | 3,398 | → |
| West Pomio/Mamusi Rural | Local-level Government | 9,253 | 13,542 | → |
| East Sepik | Province | 343,181 | 450,530 | → |
| Albiges/Mablep Rural | Local-level Government | 11,060 | 14,657 | → |
| Ambunti Rural | Local-level Government | 16,145 | 21,725 | → |
| Angoram/Middle Sepik Rural | Local-level Government | 18,881 | 25,377 | → |
| Boikin/Dagua Rural | Local-level Government | 15,732 | 20,907 | → |
| Bumbita/Muhian Rural | Local-level Government | 15,592 | 18,806 | → |
| Burui/Kunai Rural | Local-level Government | 10,028 | 13,249 | → |
| Drekikier Rural | Local-level Government | 18,909 | 24,359 | → |
| East Yangoru Rural | Local-level Government | 14,926 | 18,309 | → |
| Gawanga Rural | Local-level Government | 11,301 | 12,674 | → |
| Gawi Rural | Local-level Government | 7,492 | 9,616 | → |
| Karawari Rural | Local-level Government | 9,932 | 14,204 | → |
| Keram Rural | Local-level Government | 16,015 | 24,806 | → |
| Maprik/Wora Rural | Local-level Government | 17,223 | 21,374 | → |
| Marienberg Rural | Local-level Government | 14,230 | 20,840 | → |
| North Wosera Rural | Local-level Government | 13,282 | 16,908 | → |
| Numbor Rural | Local-level Government | 11,507 | 13,347 | → |
| Sausso Rural | Local-level Government | 8,800 | 11,179 | → |
| South Wosera Rural | Local-level Government | 18,606 | 22,257 | → |
| Tunap/Hustein Rural | Local-level Government | 9,042 | 12,733 | → |
| Turubu Rural | Local-level Government | 8,220 | 11,727 | → |
| West Yangoru Rural | Local-level Government | 12,576 | 16,043 | → |
| Wewak Islands Rural | Local-level Government | 8,683 | 10,873 | → |
| Wewak Rural | Local-level Government | 11,073 | 19,783 | → |
| Wewak Urban | Local-level Government | 20,257 | 24,471 | → |
| Yamil/Tamaui Rural | Local-level Government | 13,931 | 17,398 | → |
| Yuat Rural | Local-level Government | 9,738 | 12,908 | → |
| Enga | Province | 295,031 | 432,045 | → |
| Ambum Rural | Local-level Government | 15,758 | 21,022 | → |
| Kandep Rural | Local-level Government | 22,066 | 42,438 | → |
| Kompiam Rural | Local-level Government | 22,065 | 27,505 | → |
| Lagaip Rural | Local-level Government | 24,646 | 44,650 | → |
| Maip Muritaka Rural | Local-level Government | 15,914 | 18,623 | → |
| Maramuni Rural | Local-level Government | 6,850 | 14,177 | → |
| Paiela/Hewa Rural | Local-level Government | 11,084 | 20,508 | → |
| Pilikambi Rural (← Lagaip Rural) | Local-level Government | 16,549 | 29,981 | → |
| Porgera Rural | Local-level Government | 22,809 | 45,111 | → |
| Tsak Rural | Local-level Government | 15,604 | 21,463 | → |
| Wabag Rural | Local-level Government | 47,692 | 54,431 | → |
| Wabag Urban | Local-level Government | 4,208 | 5,041 | → |
| Wage Rural | Local-level Government | 25,334 | 30,664 | → |
| Wapenamanda Rural | Local-level Government | 37,943 | 50,334 | → |
| Wapi-Yengis Rural | Local-level Government | 6,509 | 6,097 | → |
| Gulf | Province | 106,898 | 158,197 | → |
| Baimuru Rural | Local-level Government | 10,468 | 12,059 | → |
| Central Kerema Rural | Local-level Government | 12,864 | 16,609 | → |
| East Kerema Rural | Local-level Government | 11,479 | 13,134 | → |
| East Kikori Rural | Local-level Government | 8,788 | 11,512 | → |
| Ihu Rural | Local-level Government | 14,569 | 18,360 | → |
| Kaintiba Rural | Local-level Government | 9,171 | 12,955 | → |
| Kerema Urban | Local-level Government | 5,124 | 5,885 | → |
| Kotidanga Rural | Local-level Government | 16,652 | 45,385 | → |
| Lakekamu-Tauri Rural | Local-level Government | 10,208 | 13,263 | → |
| West Kikori Rural | Local-level Government | 7,575 | 9,035 | → |
| Hela | Province | 185,947 | 249,449 | → |
| Awi/Pori Rural | Local-level Government | 17,873 | 21,198 | → |
| Hayapuga Rural | Local-level Government | 17,222 | 18,047 | → |
| Hulia Rural | Local-level Government | 15,125 | 41,642 | → |
| Komo Rural | Local-level Government | 15,815 | 18,907 | → |
| Lake Kopiago Rural | Local-level Government | 14,533 | 18,088 | → |
| Lower Wage Rural (← Magarima Rural) | Local-level Government | 15,205 | 20,654 | → |
| North Koroba Rural | Local-level Government | 16,447 | 13,631 | → |
| South Koroba Rural | Local-level Government | 20,722 | 20,938 | → |
| Tagali Rural | Local-level Government | 12,967 | 10,672 | → |
| Tari Urban | Local-level Government | 8,824 | 39,279 | → |
| Tebi Rural | Local-level Government | 13,197 | 11,443 | → |
| Upper Wage Rural (← Magarima Rural) | Local-level Government | 18,017 | 14,950 | → |
| Jiwaka | Province | 185,798 | 343,987 | → |
| Anglimp Rural | Local-level Government | 42,734 | 100,301 | → |
| Jimi Rural | Local-level Government | 22,825 | 44,974 | → |
| Kol Rural | Local-level Government | 14,560 | 26,405 | → |
| Nondugl Rural (← North Waghi Rural) | Local-level Government | 10,934 | 32,098 | → |
| North Waghi Rural | Local-level Government | 40,909 | 46,401 | → |
| South Waghi Rural | Local-level Government | 53,836 | 93,808 | → |
| Madang | Province | 365,106 | 493,906 | → |
| Almami Rural | Local-level Government | 17,949 | 23,605 | → |
| Ambenob Rural | Local-level Government | 42,866 | 54,038 | → |
| Arabaka Rural | Local-level Government | 18,957 | 29,544 | → |
| Astrolabe Bay Rural | Local-level Government | 14,206 | 19,417 | → |
| Bundi Rural | Local-level Government | 8,335 | 14,681 | → |
| Gama Rural (← Usino Rural) | Local-level Government | 6,837 | 10,840 | → |
| Iabu Rural | Local-level Government | 7,880 | 9,895 | → |
| Josephstaal Rural | Local-level Government | 15,164 | 19,315 | → |
| Karkar Rural | Local-level Government | 40,394 | 49,454 | → |
| Kovon Rural (← Simbai Rural) | Local-level Government | 8,361 | 11,438 | → |
| Madang Urban | Local-level Government | 28,547 | 35,971 | → |
| Naho Rawa Rural | Local-level Government | 10,021 | 14,027 | → |
| Nayudo Rural (← Rai Coast Rural) | Local-level Government | 6,157 | 9,421 | → |
| Rai Coast Rural | Local-level Government | 25,915 | 40,353 | → |
| Simbai Rural | Local-level Government | 15,397 | 18,595 | → |
| Sumgilbar Rural | Local-level Government | 26,658 | 35,490 | → |
| Transgogol Rural | Local-level Government | 15,280 | 20,969 | → |
| Usino Rural | Local-level Government | 24,907 | 35,286 | → |
| Yawar Rural | Local-level Government | 31,275 | 41,567 | → |
| Manus | Province | 43,387 | 60,485 | → |
| Aua Wuvulu Rural | Local-level Government | 1,243 | 1,459 | → |
| Balopa Rural | Local-level Government | 2,620 | 3,516 | → |
| Bisikani/Soparibeu Rural | Local-level Government | 4,088 | 6,388 | → |
| Lelemadih/Bupichupeu Rural | Local-level Government | 6,314 | 8,619 | → |
| Lorengau Urban | Local-level Government | 5,874 | 8,882 | → |
| Los Negros Rural | Local-level Government | 3,208 | 3,494 | → |
| Nali Sopat/Penabu Rural | Local-level Government | 3,531 | 5,154 | → |
| Nigoherm Rural | Local-level Government | 1,130 | 1,930 | → |
| Pobuma Rural | Local-level Government | 4,661 | 6,077 | → |
| Pomutu/Kurti/Andra Rural | Local-level Government | 5,126 | 7,377 | → |
| Rapatona Rural | Local-level Government | 3,361 | 4,440 | → |
| Tetidu Rural | Local-level Government | 2,231 | 3,149 | → |
| Milne Bay | Province | 210,412 | 276,512 | → |
| Alotau Urban | Local-level Government | 9,888 | 11,857 | → |
| Bwanabwana Rural | Local-level Government | 8,907 | 12,115 | → |
| Daga Rural | Local-level Government | 6,327 | 7,109 | → |
| Dobu Rural | Local-level Government | 17,983 | 22,781 | → |
| Duau Rural | Local-level Government | 13,469 | 16,900 | → |
| Goodenough Island Rural | Local-level Government | 21,182 | 27,195 | → |
| Huhu Rural | Local-level Government | 23,002 | 33,868 | → |
| Kiriwina Rural | Local-level Government | 28,784 | 36,721 | → |
| Louisiade Rural | Local-level Government | 18,610 | 23,225 | → |
| Makamaka Rural | Local-level Government | 7,801 | 9,554 | → |
| Maramatana Rural | Local-level Government | 7,069 | 9,988 | → |
| Murua Rural | Local-level Government | 6,732 | 10,191 | → |
| Suau Rural | Local-level Government | 8,961 | 11,879 | → |
| Weraura Rural | Local-level Government | 11,596 | 15,284 | → |
| West Ferguson Rural | Local-level Government | 11,192 | 14,786 | → |
| Yaleyemba Rural | Local-level Government | 8,909 | 13,059 | → |
| Morobe | Province | 539,404 | 674,810 | → |
| Ahi Rural | Local-level Government | 40,486 | 60,326 | → |
| Buang Rural (← Mumeng Rural) | Local-level Government | 10,674 | 9,200 | → |
| Burum Kwat Rural (← Hube Rural) | Local-level Government | 14,487 | 13,429 | → |
| Deyamos Rural | Local-level Government | 12,369 | 13,133 | → |
| Finschafen Urban (← Yabim Mape Rural) | Local-level Government | 1,224 | 2,905 | → |
| Hube Rural | Local-level Government | 6,837 | 12,081 | → |
| Kapao Rural (← Aseki Rural) | Local-level Government | 15,382 | 19,425 | → |
| Komba Rural (← Seku Rural) | Local-level Government | 9,360 | 9,682 | → |
| Kome Rural | Local-level Government | 22,548 | 31,043 | → |
| Kotte Rural | Local-level Government | 8,602 | 9,942 | → |
| Labuta Rural | Local-level Government | 10,557 | 13,904 | → |
| Lae Urban | Local-level Government | 78,692 | 88,608 | → |
| Morobe Rural | Local-level Government | 11,170 | 13,739 | → |
| Mumeng Rural | Local-level Government | 12,821 | 23,656 | → |
| Nabak Rural | Local-level Government | 7,890 | 9,865 | → |
| Nanima Kariba Rural (← Aseki Rural) | Local-level Government | 15,512 | 20,011 | → |
| Onga/Waffa Rural | Local-level Government | 8,332 | 10,304 | → |
| Salamaua Rural | Local-level Government | 10,400 | 11,906 | → |
| Selepet Rural (← Seku Rural) | Local-level Government | 10,794 | 9,720 | → |
| Sialum Rural | Local-level Government | 18,787 | 22,840 | → |
| Siassi Rural | Local-level Government | 13,887 | 17,660 | → |
| Umi/Atzera Rural | Local-level Government | 27,638 | 36,600 | → |
| Wain-Erap Rural | Local-level Government | 16,612 | 20,787 | → |
| Wampar Rural | Local-level Government | 37,953 | 51,919 | → |
| Wantoat/Leron Rural | Local-level Government | 13,399 | 15,591 | → |
| Wapi Rural | Local-level Government | 15,104 | 16,730 | → |
| Waria Rural | Local-level Government | 9,465 | 11,381 | → |
| Wasu Rural | Local-level Government | 10,653 | 13,840 | → |
| Watut Rural | Local-level Government | 13,411 | 17,480 | → |
| Wau/Bulolo Urban | Local-level Government | 13,037 | 10,598 | → |
| Wau Rural | Local-level Government | 17,824 | 29,253 | → |
| Yabim Mape Rural | Local-level Government | 14,137 | 16,315 | → |
| Yus Rural | Local-level Government | 9,360 | 10,937 | → |
| National Capital District (Port Moresby) | Capital District | 254,158 | 364,125 | → |
| National Capital District | District | 254,158 | 364,125 | → |
| New Ireland | Province | 118,350 | 194,067 | → |
| Kavieng Urban | Local-level Government | 11,274 | 16,725 | → |
| Konoagil Rural | Local-level Government | 8,157 | 13,132 | → |
| Lovongai Rural | Local-level Government | 18,283 | 29,005 | → |
| Murat Rural | Local-level Government | 3,593 | 4,210 | → |
| Namatanai Rural | Local-level Government | 17,989 | 29,767 | → |
| Nimamar Rural | Local-level Government | 12,571 | 25,608 | → |
| Sentral Niu Ailan Rural | Local-level Government | 17,852 | 29,932 | → |
| Tanir Rural | Local-level Government | 8,360 | 12,466 | → |
| Tikana Rural | Local-level Government | 20,271 | 33,222 | → |
| Oro (Northern) | Province | 133,065 | 186,309 | → |
| Afore Rural | Local-level Government | 13,834 | 18,535 | → |
| Higaturu Rural | Local-level Government | 35,200 | 48,702 | → |
| Kira Rural | Local-level Government | 2,418 | 2,745 | → |
| Kokoda Rural | Local-level Government | 15,730 | 20,925 | → |
| Oro Bay Rural | Local-level Government | 19,944 | 30,060 | → |
| Popondetta Urban | Local-level Government | 19,866 | 29,454 | → |
| Safia Rural (← Tufi Rural) | Local-level Government | 2,265 | 3,432 | → |
| Tamata Rural | Local-level Government | 11,742 | 14,175 | → |
| Tufi Rural (Cape Nelson Rural) | Local-level Government | 12,066 | 18,281 | → |
| Sandaun (West Sepik) | Province | 185,741 | 248,411 | → |
| Amanab Rural | Local-level Government | 9,579 | 11,869 | → |
| Bewani/Wutung Onei Rural | Local-level Government | 14,514 | 20,813 | → |
| East Aitape Rural | Local-level Government | 22,595 | 32,148 | → |
| East Wapei Rural | Local-level Government | 7,851 | 10,759 | → |
| Green River Rural | Local-level Government | 10,886 | 14,266 | → |
| Maimai Wanwan Rural (← Mawase Rural) | Local-level Government | 3,059 | 3,963 | → |
| Mawase Rural | Local-level Government | 18,719 | 24,251 | → |
| Namea Rural | Local-level Government | 7,673 | 9,373 | → |
| Oksapmin Rural | Local-level Government | 12,288 | 18,629 | → |
| Palmai Rural | Local-level Government | 11,572 | 13,519 | → |
| Telefomin Rural | Local-level Government | 8,975 | 11,734 | → |
| Vanimo Urban | Local-level Government | 9,778 | 13,970 | → |
| Walsa Rural | Local-level Government | 5,994 | 8,134 | → |
| West Aitape Rural | Local-level Government | 13,949 | 19,258 | → |
| West Wapei Rural | Local-level Government | 8,987 | 10,154 | → |
| Yangkok Rural | Local-level Government | 12,671 | 16,425 | → |
| Yapsie Rural | Local-level Government | 6,651 | 9,146 | → |
| Simbu (Chimbu) | Province | 259,703 | 376,473 | → |
| Bomai/Gumai Rural | Local-level Government | 7,452 | 12,457 | → |
| Chuave Rural | Local-level Government | 11,983 | 13,592 | → |
| Elimbari Rural | Local-level Government | 12,828 | 12,906 | → |
| Gena/Waugla Rural | Local-level Government | 15,800 | 36,242 | → |
| Gumine Rural | Local-level Government | 15,019 | 21,954 | → |
| Karimui Rural | Local-level Government | 16,864 | 23,596 | → |
| Kerowagi Urban (← Kerowagi Rural) | Local-level Government | 4,130 | 4,714 | → |
| Kundiawa Urban | Local-level Government | 8,087 | 10,833 | → |
| Kup Rural | Local-level Government | 12,432 | 26,484 | → |
| Mitnande Rural | Local-level Government | 15,122 | 23,860 | → |
| Mount Digine Rural | Local-level Government | 13,505 | 22,449 | → |
| Niglkande Rural | Local-level Government | 12,169 | 16,397 | → |
| Nomane Rural | Local-level Government | 6,707 | 7,859 | → |
| Salt Rural | Local-level Government | 12,763 | 20,704 | → |
| Siane Rural | Local-level Government | 11,263 | 12,523 | → |
| Suai Rural | Local-level Government | 13,505 | 24,358 | → |
| Tabare Rural | Local-level Government | 10,592 | 13,717 | → |
| Upper/Lower Koronigl Rural (← Kerowagi Rural) | Local-level Government | 22,488 | 25,667 | → |
| Waiye Rural | Local-level Government | 23,076 | 27,431 | → |
| Yonggomugl Rural | Local-level Government | 13,918 | 18,730 | → |
| Southern Highlands | Province | 360,318 | 510,245 | → |
| Aiya Rural (← Kagua Rural) | Local-level Government | 16,746 | 20,774 | → |
| East Pangia Rural | Local-level Government | 13,677 | 15,580 | → |
| Erave Rural | Local-level Government | 11,575 | 15,952 | → |
| Ialibu Basin Rural | Local-level Government | 15,443 | 23,014 | → |
| Ialibu Urban | Local-level Government | 5,479 | 6,914 | → |
| Imbonggu Rural | Local-level Government | 25,654 | 25,156 | → |
| Kagua Rural | Local-level Government | 18,743 | 27,338 | → |
| Karints Rural | Local-level Government | 20,169 | 34,194 | → |
| Kewabi Rural | Local-level Government | 13,348 | 14,300 | → |
| Kuare Rural | Local-level Government | 7,451 | 10,075 | → |
| Lai Valley Rural | Local-level Government | 32,069 | 55,096 | → |
| Lake Kutubu Rural | Local-level Government | 10,885 | 16,070 | → |
| Lower Mendi Rural | Local-level Government | 18,989 | 32,824 | → |
| Mendi Urban | Local-level Government | 17,128 | 21,135 | → |
| Mount Bosavi Rural | Local-level Government | 6,650 | 15,136 | → |
| Nembi Plateau Rural | Local-level Government | 16,333 | 25,216 | → |
| Nipa Rural | Local-level Government | 42,638 | 48,573 | → |
| Poroma Rural | Local-level Government | 21,999 | 42,010 | → |
| Upper Mendi Rural | Local-level Government | 27,047 | 34,204 | → |
| Wiru Rural | Local-level Government | 18,295 | 26,684 | → |
| Western | Province | 153,304 | 201,351 | → |
| Balimo Urban | Local-level Government | 3,143 | 4,394 | → |
| Bamu Rural | Local-level Government | 8,169 | 13,432 | → |
| Daru Urban | Local-level Government | 12,935 | 15,142 | → |
| Gogodala Rural | Local-level Government | 24,183 | 33,033 | → |
| Kiunga Rural | Local-level Government | 13,350 | 14,883 | → |
| Kiunga Urban | Local-level Government | 8,295 | 10,981 | → |
| Kiwai Rural | Local-level Government | 13,448 | 17,336 | → |
| Lake Murray Rural | Local-level Government | 9,796 | 14,410 | → |
| Morehead Rural | Local-level Government | 11,504 | 16,133 | → |
| Ningerum Rural | Local-level Government | 13,366 | 16,697 | → |
| Nomad Rural | Local-level Government | 10,562 | 14,080 | → |
| Olsobip Rural | Local-level Government | 3,765 | 4,886 | → |
| Oriomo-Bituri Rural | Local-level Government | 8,650 | 10,541 | → |
| Star Mountains Rural | Local-level Government | 12,138 | 15,403 | → |
| Western Highlands | Province | 254,227 | 362,850 | → |
| Baiyer Rural | Local-level Government | 20,319 | 32,040 | → |
| Dei Rural | Local-level Government | 37,579 | 61,175 | → |
| Kotna Rural (← Dei Rural) | Local-level Government | 12,188 | 19,841 | → |
| Lumusa Rural | Local-level Government | 5,976 | 13,453 | → |
| Mount Giluwe Rural | Local-level Government | 31,617 | 40,578 | → |
| Mount Hagen Rural | Local-level Government | 59,074 | 90,469 | → |
| Mount Hagen Urban | Local-level Government | 27,877 | 32,830 | → |
| Mul Rural | Local-level Government | 30,391 | 37,543 | → |
| Nebilyer Rural | Local-level Government | 29,206 | 34,921 | → |
| West New Britain | Province | 184,508 | 264,264 | → |
| Bali/Witu Rural | Local-level Government | 13,734 | 16,665 | → |
| Bialla Rural | Local-level Government | 36,188 | 58,373 | → |
| Gasmata Rural | Local-level Government | 9,012 | 11,439 | → |
| Gloucester Rural | Local-level Government | 9,303 | 11,940 | → |
| Hoskins Rural | Local-level Government | 19,327 | 27,665 | → |
| Kandrian Coastal Rural | Local-level Government | 12,596 | 17,073 | → |
| Kandrian Inland Rural | Local-level Government | 10,014 | 13,248 | → |
| Kimbe Urban | Local-level Government | 14,184 | 22,923 | → |
| Kove/Kaliai Rural | Local-level Government | 14,791 | 20,565 | → |
| Mosa Rural | Local-level Government | 24,837 | 36,380 | → |
| Talasea Rural | Local-level Government | 20,522 | 27,993 | → |
| Papua New Guinea | Independent State | 5,190,786 | 7,275,324 |
Source: National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea.
Explanation: Area figures of local-level governments are calculated by using geospatial data.