Norsup village | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 16°4′0″S167°22′58″E / 16.06667°S 167.38278°E | |
Country | Vanuatu |
Province | Malampa Province |
Island | Malakula |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 88 |
Time zone | UTC+11 (VUT) |
Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 16°03′26.82″S167°24′36.83″E / 16.0574500°S 167.4102306°E |
Archipelago | Vanuatu |
Highest elevation | 172 m (564 ft) |
Administration | |
Province | Malampa Province |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 (2015) |
Ethnic groups | None |
Norsup is an island across the bay from the village with the same name on Malakula Island in Malampa Province, Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean.
It is located near Lakatoro, the capital of Malampa Province.
According to the 2009 census, it has a population of 88 inhabitants. [1]
The village and surrounding area are served by Norsup Airport, one of three airports of the island. Others are Lamap Airport and South West Bay Airport.
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