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EAST SEPIK PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

Sevim People bilong East Sepik

Papua New Guinea National Emblem

Ambunti-Dreikikir District

Administrative Centre: Ambunti — East Sepik Province
District MP LLGs District Services Contacts
109,593 (2024 census)
Population
4
LLGs
123
Wards
14,840 km²
Land Area
Ambunti
Administrative HQ

About Ambunti-Dreikikir

Ambunti-Dreikikir District is one of the six districts of East Sepik Province. Its main economic activities include sago, agriculture, fisheries, cocoa and river trade, supported by local infrastructure and district service facilities.

Local-Level Governments
Ambunti LLG Drekikier LLG Gawanga LLG Tunap Hunstein LLG
Main Economic Activities

Sago, agriculture, fisheries, cocoa and river trade

Key Infrastructure

District administration, river transport, schools and health posts

District Member of Parliament

Hon Johnson Wapunai
Elected MP
Hon Johnson Wapunai
Member for Ambunti-Dreikikir District

Chairs the Ambunti-Dreikikir District Development Authority (DDA).

Local-Level Governments

4 LLGs

Ambunti-Dreikikir District has 4 Local-Level Governments. Each LLG is headed by a Manager and an elected President.

Ambunti LLG

Wards
29
Accessibility
By road and boat
LLG Manager
Information pending official verification
LLG President
Information pending official verification

Drekikier LLG

Wards
33
Accessibility
By road
LLG Manager
Information pending official verification
LLG President
Information pending official verification

Gawanga LLG

Wards
22
Accessibility
By road
LLG Manager
Information pending official verification
LLG President
Information pending official verification

Tunap Hunstein LLG

Wards
38
Accessibility
By boat
LLG Manager
Information pending official verification
LLG President
Information pending official verification

District Services & Offices

Health Services
Health centres, aid posts, and district health coordination.
Education
Schools, education offices, and student support information.
Works & Transport
Roads, bridges, jetties, and transport infrastructure.
Agriculture & Livelihoods
Agriculture, SME, fisheries, and market access support.
Social Sector & Tourism Promotion
Community development, social inclusion, cultural heritage, and tourism promotion including the Sepik River Crocodile and Arts Festival and Dreikikir Cultural Show.

Contacts

Office Location: District Administration Office, Ambunti
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00