Fuiloro is a suco and village on the northeastern tip of

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. The district capital

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lies in the suco of Fuiloro. There is an old Portuguese fort at Fuiloro village, where there is also an arched entry. At the entrance to the village, there is a traditional

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-style house on the side of the road. The Don Bosco College is situated in Fuiloro. Abisu (Vila-De-Avis, Fuiloro) Airfield, a short distance to the west of the village on the road to Lautém, was constructed prior to World War II with two strips. During the war,

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(JAAF) bombers used it for forward operations. It is still in use as Abisu or Fuiloro Airport . Don Bosco College in Fuiloro.jpg, Don Bosco College in Fuiloro Markt in Kural.jpg, Market in Kural, between Lospalos and Fuiloro Titi Lari - Traditionelles Haus.jpg, Holy house in Titi Lari (Suco Fuiloro)

References

External links

www.pacificwrecks.com
* – an Australian Army site and travel guide Lautém Municipality {{EastTimor-geo-stub