Kimbe

Kimbe is the capital of the province of West New Britain in Papua New Guinea, and the largest settlement on the island. The bustling town of Kimbe is the third largest port in Papua New Guinea and is the fastest growing city in the South Pacific. The town of Kimbe is served by Hoskins Airport.

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Restorf Island
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Location within New Britain and Ireland
Kimbe
Kimbe (West New Britain)
Coordinates: 05°33′27″S 150°09′18″E
CountryPapua New Guinea
ProvinceWest New Britain
DistrictTalasea District
LLGKimbe Urban
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2013)
  Total27,191
Languages
  Main languagesBola, Tok Pisin, English
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)
Postcode
621
ClimateAf

The town is administered under Kimbe Urban LLG in West New Britain Province.

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