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Jiwaka topographic map

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Jiwaka

"Jiwaka" is a portmanteau word combining the first two letters each from the word Jimi, Waghi and Kambia. Jimi, Waghi and Kambia denote the topographical landscape referencing the Valley (Waghi Valley) and the mountain ranges at the north (Jimi) and south (Kambia).

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Name: Jiwaka topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: Jiwaka, Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea (-6.40518 144.26945 -5.21953 145.02958)

Average elevation: 5,131 ft

Minimum elevation: 171 ft

Maximum elevation: 14,528 ft

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