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Tapengal Destination Guide
Touring Tapengal in Papua New Guinea
Tapengal in the region of Bougainville is a city located in Papua New Guinea - some 589 mi or ( 947 km ) North-East of Port Moresby , the country's capital city .
Time in Tapengal is now 08:11 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Port Moresby " with a UTC offset of 10 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Kulis, Kokopo, and Kavieng. Being here already, consider visiting Kulis . Check out our recommendations for Tapengal ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Nissan Island
Nissan Island (also Green Island) is the largest of the Green Islands of Papua New Guinea. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:4|30|S|154|13|E|type:isle || |primary |name= }}, about 200 km east of Rabaul on New Britain and about 200 km northwest of Bougainville. During the Second World War an American Air Force base was constructed on the island. Richard Nixon was a supply officer on the base, and is remembered as being popular with the indigenous inhabitants.
Located at -4.50 154.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Nissan Island Airport
Nissan Island Airport is an airfield serving Nissan Island, in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea. It resides at an elevation of 100 feet above mean sea level and has a 1,200-metre runway designated 14/32.
Located at -4.50 154.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Barahun Island
Barahun Island is a small island of Papua New Guinea, located in the Green Islands, east of New Ireland. It is located between Nissan Island and Sirot Island.
Located at -4.50 154.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Sirot Island
Sirot Island is an island of Papua New Guinea, located in the Green Islands, east of New Ireland. It is located of the northwest coast of Nissan Island, north of Barahun Island. It is 1.25 miles long.
Located at -4.47 154.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Pinipel Island
Pinipel Island, also known as Green Island,is an island of Papua New Guinea, located in the Green Islands, east of New Ireland. It is located north of Nissan Island. It is about 330 feet high and cliffy, from 200 to 500 yards wide, except at the north end.
Located at -4.40 154.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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