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    Rai Coast District Madang Province Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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The Rai Coast District is the eastern portion of Madang Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Prewar and during the Pacific War part of the Madang District in the Territory of New Guinea.

Rai Coast District
Saidor  located inland from the north coast of New Guinea Saidor Airfield.
Sawoi (Saui)  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Dekays Bay borders Sawoi and Saidor on the north coast of New Guinea.
Gumbi  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Mindiri  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Yalan Plantation  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Bau Plantation  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Long Island (Arop, Ahrup, Pono)  located in the Vitiaz Strait off the off the north coast of New Guinea.
Crown Island  located to the northwest of Long Island between the Vitiaz Strait and Bismarck Sea.
Dumun  inland village used by the Japanese as an outpost.
Gabutamon  inland village shelled by U.S. Army 75mm howitzers.
Biliau (Beliau)   located on the north coast of New Guinea including Yamai Airfield.
Yupna River (Jupna)  located on the north coast of New Guinea.

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Last Updated
May 19, 2024

 

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