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    Rai Coast District MadangProvince Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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The Rai Coast District encompasses the Rai Coast of the north coast of New Guinea. Prewar and during the Pacific War located in the Madang District of the Territory of New Guinea. Today, located in Madang Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Astrolabe Bay Rural LLG

Astrolabe Bay  borders the north coast of New Guinea and Madang.
Rai Coast  portion of the north coast of New Guinea borders Astrolabe Bay.
Erima  located on the north coast of New Guinea bordering Astrolabe Bay.
Marakum  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Bau Plantation  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Kul  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Rai Coast Rural LLG
Yalau Plantation  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Yamai  located on the north coast of New Guinea including Yamai Airfield.
Kepler Point  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Biliau (Beliau)   located on the coast of New Guinea at Cape Iris.
Gumbi  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Wab  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Helmwoltz Point  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Sawoi (Saui)  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Dekays Bay  located on the north coast of New Guinea.
Saidor  located inland from the north coast of New Guinea Saidor Airfield.
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.
Naho Rawa Rural LLG
Tauta  located at an elevation of 4,038' in the Finisterre Range.

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Last Updated
February 5, 2026

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