Bulolo
Place in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bulolo is a town in Wau-Bulolo Urban LLG, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. It was once an important gold dredging centre in the former Territory of New Guinea,[1] situated on the Bulolo River, a tributary of the Markham River, about 32 km (20 mi) north-west of Wau. The town is served by Bulolo Airport. Built in June 1930, the Bulolo strip was originally 1,150 yards by 120 yards. In 2010 it had an estimated population of 20,000.
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Coordinates: 7°12′0″S 146°38′48″E | |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Province | Morobe Province |
District | Bulolo District |
Established | ~1930 |
Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
Population (2010 est.) | |
• Total | 20,000 |
Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
Location | |
Annual rainfall | 1,600 mm (62.99 in) |
Climate | Af |
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Currently, the town's major industries includes forestry, with the PNG Forest Products Limited the main enterprise. There is also an Insect Farming and Trading Agency, which promotes insect farming and conservation.