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Lovongai Rural LLG

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Lovongai Rural LLG
Location of Lavongai Rural LLG in Kavieng District of New Ireland Province in Papua New Guinea
Location of Lavongai Rural LLG in Kavieng District of New Ireland Province in Papua New Guinea
CountryPapua New Guinea
ProvinceNew Ireland Province
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)
District map of New Ireland Province

Lovongai Rural LLG (also spelled Lavongai) is a local government area in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea. The LLG administers the island of New Hanover and a few surrounding islands. The LLG is located in Kavieng District and the LLG headquarters is Taskul. Some other population centres in the LLG are: Lavongai village, Puas, Umbukul, Tsoi, and Ungalik. This LLG has 19 wards, and comprised a population of 29,005 in 2011.[1] The current LLG President is Andrew Minkiong.[2] Former LLG presidents include Mathew Makapa,[3] and John Aini.[4]

Wards

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  1. Taskul
  2. Patiagaga
  3. Patipai
  4. Ungakum
  5. Tsoi
  6. Tukulisava
  7. Ungalik
  8. Meterankasing
  9. Noipuas
  10. Sosson
  11. Tingwon
  12. Umbukul
  13. Kone
  14. Meteselen
  15. Tioputuk
  16. Lovongai
  17. Meterangkang
  18. Lungatang
  19. Kulingei

References

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  1. ^ National Statistical Office of PNG (2014). 2011 National population and housing census Ward population profile Island region.
  2. ^ "Distinguished former public servants graced New Ireland PIC/PEC meetings". emtv.com.pg. 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  3. ^ "New Ireland concludes LLG elections". Post Courier. 2019-08-13. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  4. ^ "LLG head charged with inciting violence – The National". www.thenational.com.pg. Retrieved 2024-08-28.