Kimbe | |
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Coordinates: 05°33′27″S 150°09′18″E / 5.55750°S 150.15500°E | |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Province | West New Britain |
District | Talasea District |
LLG | Kimbe Urban |
Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
Population (2013) | |
• Total | 27,191 |
Languages | |
• Main languages | Bola, Tok Pisin, English |
Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
Postcode | 621 |
Climate | Af |
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.
The town is administered under Kimbe Urban LLG in West New Britain Province.[1]