Daulo

Daulo is a toponym most commonly associated with Daulo Pass, a high-elevation mountain pass in the central highlands of Papua New Guinea along the Highlands Highway. The pass sits at an elevation of roughly 2,000 to 2,300 meters above sea level and is noted for steep grades, cloud forest scenery, and panoramic views across surrounding valleys. Daulo Pass functions as part of the route that connects coastal areas with highland settlements, serving road traffic, freight transport, and tourists seeking highland scenery.

The Daulo area is part of the broader central highlands and is inhabited by local communities that rely on agriculture and local trade. The region experiences a temperate highland climate with cooler temperatures and frequent fog, particularly in the wet season, which can influence travel conditions on the pass.

Beyond the pass, the term Daulo appears in local geographic references within the highlands for nearby localities and features; it does not correspond to a separate administrative unit at the national level. The name’s use is primarily geographic, and there is no widely recognized usage outside of Papua New Guinea in common reference.