Wewak

Wewak is the capital of the East Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. It is located on the north shore of New Guinea. The main part of town is situated on a small peninsula, and a number of suburbs fill up the narrow band of low level land between the ocean and the coastal range of mountains that emerges a short distance inland. Directly to the west of the town center is another peninsula known as Cape Wom, which was the site of the Japanese surrender of New Guinea during World War II and now houses a small memorial. To the east of the town center is a small peninsula on which is located the provincial hospital, which is known as "Boram Hospital". The airport, also known as Boram, is located near the hospital. Wewak is linked by road to three villages on the Sepik River: Angoram, Timbunke, and Pagwe. In addition, a coastal highway extends to the west linking Wewak with the coastal towns of Aitape and Vanimo, which is the capital of Sandaun provence.