Created on 17 May 2012 in the Waghi Valley, this province's economy rests on coffee, tea and human capital.
Jiwaka Province was established on 17 May 2012 from three districts of Western Highlands (Anglimp-South Waghi, Jimi, North Waghi). In the fertile Waghi Valley, its economy rests on coffee, tea and human capital. The gazetted capital is Kurumul, though provincial operations temporarily moved to Minj after the 2022 elections.
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The province's name combines letters from Jimi, Waghi and Kambia, terms describing the valley and surrounding mountain ranges.
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