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Explore Popo in Papua New Guinea

Popo in the region of Central Province is a town in Papua New Guinea - some 9 mi or ( 14 km ) North of Port Moresby , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Popo is now 11:37 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Port Moresby " with a UTC offset of 10 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Roku, Port Moresby, Porebada, Papa, and Mendi. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Roku . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Popo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

PNG Idol 2011 Semis NATALIA MAINO Open Arms (cover)

3:31 min by Jacquie Simons
Views: 859 Rating: 5.00

Natalia Maino gives her version of Journey classic Open Arms during the semi finals of PNG Idol 2011. PNG Idol 2011 is an annual singing competition that has been on for 3 years and sponsored by Niugi ..

Papua New Guinea Sinsin show

0:24 min by i0sl
Views: 375 Rating: 5.00

JOCV Papua New Guinea 30th anniversary video #1 At Jackson Airport International terminal Exit. ..


P2UIF - Love

4:51 min by bsemoso
Views: 174 Rating: 2.50

P2UIF one of Papua New Guinea's great gospel bands. This footage of of them performing a track titled "Love". Footage captured at Vision City 18th August 2012 during the launching of their "Forever Lo ..

Brothers in Arms_In 60 SECONDS_ PNG

1:00 min by KKCTV
Views: 134 Rating: 3.00

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Interesting facts about this location

Durand Airfield

Durand Airfield (also known as 17-Mile Drome) is a former World War II airfield near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It was part of a multiple-airfield complex in the Port Moresby area, located 17 miles from Port Moresby, to the north of the Waigani swamp. The airfield was known as '17 Mile' or sometimes 'Waigani'. Waigani swamp is located at the end of the airfield. Pilots feared crashing into during bad take offs or landings under the belief there were crocodiles in it.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -9.38 147.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tags: Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces on Papua New Guinea

Schwimmer Airfield

Schwimmer Airfield (also known as 14-Mile Drome) is a former World War II airfield near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It was part of a multiple-airfield complex in the Port Moresby area, located north of the Laloki River. The airfield was known as 14 mile for its distance from Port Moresby, and also known as 'Laloki' or 'Lakoki Drome' for the river to the northwest of the airstrip.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -9.37 147.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces on Papua New Guinea

Wards Airfield

Wards Airfield is a former World War II airfield near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The airfield was abandoned after the war and was developed into the Waigani area of Port Moresby. The airfield was named in honor of Australian Lt. Col. K. H. Ward, who was involved with its construction and was KIA on 27 August 1942, during the fighting at Isurava on the Kokoda Trail. It was also known as "6-Mile or 6-Mile Drome" by Americans, for its distance from Port Moresby.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -9.43 147.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces on Papua New Guinea

National Library of Papua New Guinea

The National Library of Papua New Guinea is, as its name suggests, the national library of Papua New Guinea. Founded in 1978, it is located in Port Moresby. Opened three years after the country's independence from Australia, the Library was established by Australia as a "gift to the government and people of Papua New Guinea" in order to "assist in establishing a collection of items of national significance".

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Located at -9.43 147.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: 1978 establishments in Papua New Guinea, Buildings and structures in Papua New Guinea, Libraries established in 1978, Libraries in Papua New Guinea, National libraries, Port Moresby, Research libraries

Berry Airfield

Berry Airfield (also known as 12-Mile Drome) is a former World War II airfield near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It was part of a multiple-airfield complex in the Port Moresby area, located 12 miles inland from Port Moresby. Also known as "12 Mile Drome" or "Bomana Drome", the airfield was named "Berry Airfield" in honor of P-39D 41-7165 pilot Major Jack W. Berry on November 10, 1942.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -9.39 147.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces on Papua New Guinea, Defunct airports in Papua New Guinea