Tari is the capital of the Tari-Pori District and is the centre of Huli country in the

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. It is the second largest settlement in the province, and accessible by road from

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. The town is administered under

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Climate

Tari has a

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''Cfb'') with heavy rainfall and mild to warm temperatures year-round.

Aviation accidents

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aircraft operated by Missionary Aviation Fellowship crashed close to Tari on March 23, 2006, killing its pilot and injuring 3 passengers. The pilot was a 42-year Swiss man who had been in PNG with the Swiss Mission for 12 years, and left a wife and four children behind. The pilot had reportedly entered the circuit area around Tari airfield and appeared to be flying well, but never made it to the runway. The three passengers were PNG nationals.

Gallery

File:Huli wigman.jpg, Huli Wigman from the Tari area. These Wigmen are known for their intricate wigs, which are made from human hair File:Tari.png, Tari

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References

Populated places in Hela Province Provincial capitals in Papua New Guinea {{HelaProvince-geo-stub