Eastern Highlands Province

Eastern Highlands Isten Hailans Provins (Tok Pisin)
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Eastern Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea
Coordinates: 6°30′S 145°40′E / 6.500°S 145.667°E / -6.500; 145.667
Country	Papua New Guinea
Formation	1966
Capital	Goroka
Districts	List Daulo District Goroka District Henganofi District Kainantu District Lufa District Obura-Wonenara District Okapa District Unggai-Bena District
Government
• Governor	Peter Numu 2017–
Area
• Total	11,157 km2 (4,308 sq mi)
Population  (2011 census)
• Total	579,825
• Density	52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+10 (AEST)
HDI (2018)	0.512[1] low · 18th of 22

Eastern Highlands is a highlands province of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is Goroka. The province covers an area of 11,157 km², and has a population of 579,825 (2011 census). The province shares a common administrative boundary with Madang Province to the north, Morobe Province to the east, Gulf Province to the south, and Simbu Province to the west. The province is the home of the Asaro mud mask that is displayed at shows and festivals within the province and in the country. The province is reachable by air, including Goroka Airport, and road transport, including the main Highlands Highway.