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Wewak

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Wewak is the capital of East Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea, on the northern coast of the island of New Guinea. It is the largest town between Madang and Jayapura and is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wewak.

Facts
Population
25,143 1
Founding Year
1919 1
Population Estimate Year
2000 1
Elevation (m)
5 1
Latitude
3.55 degrees south 1
Longitude
143.633 degrees east 1
Sources
1. Wewak (Wikipedia)
  • Infobox, population total
    (2000) • Total 25,143
  • Infobox, population year
    (2000) • Total 25,143
  • Infobox, elevation
    Elevation 5 m (16 ft)
  • Infobox, coordinates latitude
    Coordinates: 3°33′S 143°38′E / 3.550°S 143.633°E / -3.550; 143.633
  • Infobox, coordinates longitude
    Coordinates: 3°33′S 143°38′E / 3.550°S 143.633°E / -3.550; 143.633
  • Infobox, established
    Established 1919; 107 years ago (1919)
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