Kerema

Kerema
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Kerema is located in Papua New Guinea
Kerema
Kerema
Location within Gulf Province
Coordinates: 7°58′S 145°46′E / 7.967°S 145.767°E / -7.967; 145.767
CountryPapua New Guinea
ProvinceGulf Province
DistrictKerema District
LLGKerema Urban LLG
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total6,551
 • Rank25th
Languages
 • Main languagesKakiae, Opao, Keuru, Tairuma, Toaripi
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)
Postcode
311
Location229 km (142 mi) NW of Port Moresby
ClimateAf

Kerema is the capital of Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea. It is located on the coast of Gulf of Papua. The Gulf region is aptly named for its concave coastline with large deltas. The Gulf area is a riparian region where many rivers from the southern slopes of the highlands drain into.