Lat
6° 49' 60S Long 155° 43' 60E Located
inland from Kangu on
the southern coast. Kara is nearby.
History
Buin
was a large Japanese Army base, with extensive fortifications in
the
area that were never used because of Allied landings at Empress
Augusta Bay bypassed the area from direct assault. The area was heavily
attacked by Allied aircraft from the air.
American Missions Against Buin
October 16, 1942 - July 22, 1943
Today
Badly
ravaged by the effects of the 1990's 'Bougainville Crisis' that
began in this area when rebels attacked PNGDF soldiers, and began
the decade long crisis. The town has only a limited
number of vehicles, petrol and electricity is shut off at night.
With all airports closed on Bougainville, its only connection is
by road north to Bonis on the eastern coast, or by boat from Kangua
Beach.
Tank Corner Memorial
km from
the village of Konga (near Tonu). The
memorial comprises a Matilda
Tank and two 25 pounder cannons on either
side.
