Touring Vanaia in Vanuatu
Vanaia in the region of Penama is located in Vanuatu - some 134 mi or ( 216 km ) North of Port Vila , the country's capital city .
Time in Vanaia is now 05:59 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Efate " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Varsare, Rantas, Ranmawat, Ramwady, and Port Vila. Being here already, consider visiting Varsare . Check out our recommendations for Vanaia ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Pentecost Island
Pentecost Island is one of the 83 islands that make up the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu. It lies 190 kilometres due north of capital Port Vila. Pentecost Island is known as Pentecôte in French and Pentikos in Bislama. The island was known in its native languages by names such as Vanu Aroaroa, although these names are not in common use today. Pentecost has also been referred to as Raga or Araga, a tribal name that originated in the north but is now widely applied to the whole island.
Located at -15.76 168.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Lonorore Airport
Lonorore Airport or Lonoror (possibly from Ske lon or "in the fence") is an airport on south-western Pentecost Island, Vanuatu. Lonorore began as a grass airstrip, capable of accommodating 20-seater Twin Otter aircraft in good conditions, although it was frequently unusable due to waterlogging in wet weather. The airport is built in the middle of an old coconut plantation.
Located at -15.86 168.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Melsisi
Melsisi is a large settlement and Catholic mission on the west coast of Pentecost Island, Vanuatu. The mission includes a large church, convent, clinic, Francophone primary and secondary schools, and a small guesthouse. Melsisi also has a bank and post office, numerous small stores, restaurants, a sports field, and a shed by the beach where cargo ships come ashore.
Located at -15.74 168.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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