North Waghi District

North Waghi District
North Waghi District
Location within Papua New Guinea
Coordinates: 5°47′S 144°37′E / 5.783°S 144.617°E / -5.783; 144.617
CountryPapua New Guinea
ProvinceJiwaka Province
CapitalBanz
Area
  Total
453 km2 (175 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)
  Total
78,499
  Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)

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