Pohuwato

from gorontalo

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From gorontalo

Definition

A regency in the Gorontalo province

Etymology

Derived from the Gorontalo language, a combination of 'pohu' (a type of tree) and 'wato' (stone). The name refers to the geographical characteristics of the region, historically known for trees growing in the vicinity of rocky terrain.

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