The **Papua New Guinea Highlands** are a remote, mountainous region running through the heart of New Guinea island. Steep valleys, misty plateaus, and dense forests define the geography, which is home to dozens of distinct ethnic groups—each with its own language, traditions, and territory. The region includes provinces like Eastern Highlands, Simbu, Western Highlands, and Hela, collectively accounting for around 39% of PNG’s population. Cultural life is deeply rooted in clan systems, ceremonial exchanges, and subsistence agriculture, with growing urban hubs like Mount Hagen providing trade and transit links.
# Demographics
Here is some data, not yet formatted how we might like, but we look to see how it might be visualised using existing plugins: - Demographics
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# Descriptive demographics - **Population**: Around 2.85 million as of the 2011 census (39% of PNG total, estimated current growth 3% annually). - **Religion**: Predominantly Christian—mainly Protestant denominations—with small pockets of traditional belief systems. - **Age Structure**: Very young population, with median age approximately 21 years nationally. - **Cultural & Linguistic Diversity**: One of the most linguistically diverse areas globally; each province comprising 10–20 languages. Genetic studies reveal highly localized population structure, reflecting long-term clan isolation. - **Urban vs Rural**: The region is overwhelmingly rural, though towns like Mount Hagen and Goroka act as service and trade centres.
# See - Demographics - Papua Highlands Plan - About Method Plugin - About Radar Plugin - About Chart Plugin and D3 Bars