North Waghi District

North Waghi District is a district of the Jiwaka Province of Papua New Guinea.^[1][2] Its capital is Banz. The population of the district was 78,499 at the 2011 census.^[2] Before May 2012, it was part of the Western Highlands Province.

North Waghi District
North Waghi District Location within Papua New Guinea
Coordinates: 5°47′S 144°37′E
Country	Papua New Guinea
Province	Jiwaka Province
Capital	Banz
Area
• Total	453 km2 (175 sq mi)
Population  (2011 census)
• Total	78,499
• Density	170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+10 (AEST)

Government

The North Waghi District is represented in the National Parliament by Benjamin Mul, who was elected in the 2022 general election.^[3]