List of islands of Vanuatu

This is a list of islands of Vanuatu by province, largely from north to south, subdivided by archipelago when appropriate. Vanuatu is usually said to contain 83 islands.

Islands

• Torba Province
  • Torres Islands
    • Hiw
    • Metoma (uninhabited, but formerly inhabited)
    • Tegua
    • Ngwel (uninhabited)
    • Linua
    • Lo
    • Toga
  • Banks Islands
    • Vet Tagde
    • Ureparapara
    • Rowa Islands (Reef Islands)
      • Enwut (uninhabited)
      • Lomeur
    • Vanua Lava
      • Kwakea
      • Leneu
      • Nawila
      • Ravenga
    • Gaua (Santa Maria Island)
    • Mota
    • Mota Lava (Saddle)
      • Ra Island
    • Merig
    • Mere Lava
• Sanma Province
  • Espiritu Santo
    • Dany Island
    • Araki (island)
    • Elephant Island
    • Dolphin Island
    • Sakao
    • Malohu
    • Malparavu
    • Maltinerava
    • Malvapevu
    • Malwepe
    • Oyster Island
    • Tangoa
    • Bokissa
    • Lataro
  • Malo
    • Asuleka
    • Malotina
    • Malokilikili
  • Aore
  • Tutuba
  • Mavea
  • Lathi
• Penama Province
  • Pentecost Island
  • Ambae (Aoba)
  • Maewo
• Malampa Province
  • Malakula
    • Akhamb
    • Arseo
    • Sakao
    • Maskelynes Islands
      • Avock
      • Awei
      • Leumanang, a small, officially uninhabited island in the Malampa Province of Vanuatu, ^{[1] [2] [3]} located close to Malekula Island, ^[4] which is the second-largest island in the nation of Vanuatu. ^[5] The two neighboring islands are Arseo and Varo. ^[6] Some sources claim that Leumanang is inhabited—but by only a few permanent residents. The island is richly covered with tropical greenery and is encircled by vibrant coral reefs. On Leumanang, traditional communal land ownership remains prevalent, with land held collectively by extended families in accordance with customary laws. ^[7]
      • Uluveo
      • Vulai
    • Norsup
    • Sowan
    • Tomman
    • Uri
    • Uripiv
    • Varo is a small uninhabited island in the Malampa Province of Vanuatu. ^{[8] [9] [10]} Varo is located close to Malekula. ^[11] The two neighboring islands are Arseo and Leumanang. ^[12] Although uninhabited, Varo is used by local people on a nearby island for fishing. ^[13]
    • Wala
  • Ambrym
  • Paama
  • Lopevi (uninhabited)
  • Rano
  • Atchin
  • Vao
• Shefa Province
  • Epi
    • Lamen
    • Namuka (uninhabited)
    • Tefala
  • Shepherd Islands
    • Laika
    • Tongoa (Kuwaé)
    • Tongariki
    • Buninga
    • Emae (Mai)
    • Makura (Emwae)
    • Mataso (Matah)
    • Ewose (uninhabited)
    • Falea
    • Wot (Étarik)
  • Efate
    • Nguna
    • Emao
    • Moso (Verao)
    • Lelepa Island
    • Ekapum Lep
    • Erakor
    • Eratap (Castaway Island)
    • Mele (Hideaway Island)
    • Ifira
    • Iririki
    • Iriwiti Lep
    • Kakula (uninhabited)
    • Pele
• Tafea Province
  • Tanna
  • Aniwa
  • Futuna
  • Erromango
    • Goat Island (uninhabited)
    • Vete Manung (uninhabited)
  • Anatom
    • Inyeug (Airport of Anatom)
  • Matthew Island (uninhabited, claimed by New Caledonia)
  • Hunter Island (uninhabited, claimed by New Caledonia)

References

1. "Leumanang Island, Vanuatu - John Seach". Travel Vanuatu. Archived from the original on 26 October 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
2. Powe, Edward Llewellyn (1994). The Lore of Melanesia. Armchair Travelers. p. 182. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
3. "Vanuatu - Cyclone Pam Health Facility Assessment as of 2nd April 2015 7: South Malekula (Page 7)" (PDF). mapaction.org. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
4. Malampa REDI.: Five year master plan, 2001-2005. Department of Provincial Affairs. 2001. p. 40. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
5. seech, John. "Varo Island, Vanuatu". Vanuatu Travel. Archived from the original on 26 October 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
6. O'Byrne, Denis; Harewood, Jocelyn; Harcombe, David; Bennett, Michelle (1999). Vanuatu. Lonely Planet Publications. p. 195. ISBN   9780864426604 . Retrieved 11 June 2019.
7. "Vanuatu Islands". Vanuatu Independent. 7 March 2025. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
8. O'Byrne, Denis; Harewood, Jocelyn; Harcombe, David; Bennett, Michelle (1999). Vanuatu. Lonely Planet Publications. p. 303. ISBN   9780864426604 . Retrieved 11 August 2018.
9. Bratrud, Tom (8 April 2022). Fire on the Island: Fear, Hope and a Christian Revival in Vanuatu. Berghahn Books. p. 50. ISBN   978-1-80073-465-4 . Retrieved 6 July 2025.
10. Powe, Edward Llewellyn (1994). The Lore of Melanesia. Armchair Travelers. p. 182. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
11. seech, John. "Varo Island, Vanuatu". Vanuatu Travel. Archived from the original on 26 October 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
12. O'Byrne, Denis; Harewood, Jocelyn; Harcombe, David; Bennett, Michelle (1999). Vanuatu. Lonely Planet Publications. p. 195. ISBN   9780864426604 . Retrieved 11 June 2019.
13. "2016 Faces of Melanesia Field Report". Zegrahm Expeditions. Retrieved 11 August 2018.

External links

• Islands of Vanuatu