New Hanover
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| Area | 1186 |
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| Elevation | 900 |
| Max length | 60 km |
| Provinces | New Ireland Province |
| Population | 17,160 (2000) |
| Island group | Bismarck Archipelago |
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| ID | 2995249 |
About New Hanover
New Hanover Island, also called Lavongai, is a large volcanic island in the New Ireland Province. This region is part of the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea and lies at 2. 5°S 150. 25°E. Measuring some 460 square miles, it had a population of 5,000 in 1960, which increased to approximately 17,160 by 2000.
