Dumpu, Papua New Guinea

During World War II the village was the site of the Battle of Dumpu from September to October 1943, resulting in an Australian victory on 4 October, after which it became the divisional headquarters of the Australian 11th Division.^[1][2][3]

An airstrip and a cemetery, dedicated 6 February 1944, were built in the vicinity.^[2]

The Dumpu or Watiwa language is spoken in the village.

As of 20 March 2022^[update], "Dumpu has a cattle ranch station nearby."^[2]

5°53′S 145°44′E / 5.883°S 145.733°E / -5.883; 145.733

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