- Ialibu
Ialibu is a district in the
Southern Highlands Province ofPapua New Guinea .Government
Honorable Peter Oneil and Honorable Francis Awasa are the elected members of Parliament for the Kewabi electorate and Imbongu electorate respectively.
Culture
Ialibuans are known for their weaving and selling vegetable baskets. This is one of the many ways which many rural people earn a living.
The Ialibu Museum was established in the 1990s. Languages spoken in the district are Kewabi and Imbongu.
Some of the respected and notable personalities who have shaped Ialibu are Turi Wari, Mr Undi Nandi, Roy Yaki, Patrick Rama, Ame Bote, Yer Kale, Lepilepi, Raphael Noipo and Pawa Kombea.
Communications and Transportation
Ialibu is connected by roads to the rest of the world. Ialibu does have a certified airstrip which is yet to be operational. Radio stations are available and mobile phone and landline phones are provided by
Telikom PNG . The national television station,EM TV is broadcasted throughout Ialibu.Rivers
Rivers in Ialibu are the Yalo, Yali and Mapele rivers.
ports
Popular sports in Ialibu are
Rugby league ,Basketball ,Volleyball andTouch Rugby .Landmarks and Attractions
The most significant landmark feature is the Telikom PNG telecommunication tower. It is situated in the middle of the administration center. It is also home to Mount Ialibu and
Mount Giluwe , which the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea and a tourist attraction.Health and Education
The Ialibu District Hospital offers services to the Ialibuan people.
Schools in the district include Ialibu Secondary School, Ialibu Admin Primary School, Ialibu Lutheran Community School and St. Clair Primary School.
urrounding Villages
The villages nearby Ialibu are Koromi, Ponowi, Yamewame, Pale, Yarena, Yarep, Kumbeme, Yombi, Karanas, Isele, Mungumapu, Mondada, Pilipili Island, Kendal, Ko, Maral and Kirene.
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