Enga is one of the rich highlands province with mineral wealth and home to one of the largest gold mine in the world, Pogera.The province was reached by explorers some years before World War 2. An Australian patrol arrived first and found a society of agriculturist. Exchange of pigs in the early days was the main economic arrangement.
Enga was created from potions of what has been SHP & WHP. Much of Enga Province is mountainous and the climate is cold.
Enga comprises of 5 districts.The districts are Kandep, Kompiam Ambum, Laigap/Pogera, Wabag and Wapenamanda. The province has a total of of 14 local governments. Wabag Town is the province capital and the seat of Enga Provincial Government. Population of Enga is 295,031 according to the 2000 census.
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