Eastern Highlands is a highlands province of
Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is
Goroka. The province covers an area of 11,157 km², and has a population of 579,825 (2011 census). The province shares a common administrative boundary with
Madang,
Morobe and
Gulf and
Simbu Provinces. The province is the home of the
Asaro mud mask that is displayed at shows and festivals within the province and in the country. It is reachable by air and road transport.