Discover Outanlang in Vanuatu
Outanlang in the region of Shefa is a town located in Vanuatu - some 21 mi or ( 33 km ) North of Port Vila , the country's capital .
Local time in Outanlang is now 06:05 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Efate " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Wara Kapa, Sounai, Siviri, Port Vila, and Paonangisu. When in this area, you might want to check out Wara Kapa . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Outanlang ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Moso (island)
Moso Island is an island in Vanuatu, in Shefa Province. Along with Lelepa Island, it creates the harbour at north Efate known as Port Havannah. This harbour was a focal point during World War II, with many troops stationed there, including posts on Moso itself. Today, small tokens of the soldiers' presence can still be seen on Moso.
Located at -17.53 168.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Quoin Hill Airport
Quoin Hill Airport was an airport in North Efate, in Vanuatu. The airstrip was used during World War II but is no longer usable as an airstrip. Investigations took place in the late 1980s as to whether Quoin Hill could be used as an alternate for Bauerfield International Airport but this never came to fruition.
Located at -17.54 168.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Shefa Province
Shefa is a province of Vanuatu, including the islands of Epi and Efate and the Shepherd Islands. The name Shefa is derived from the initial letters of Shepherd and Efate. It has a population of 45,280 people and an area of 1,455 km². Its capital is Port Vila, which is also the capital of the nation.
Located at -17.33 168.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Roy Mata
Roy Mata was a powerful 13th century Melanesian chief from what is now Vanuatu. His elaborate grave, containing the bodies of over 25 members of his retinue, was discovered by French archaeologist Jose Garranger in 1967 and inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2008. Garranger was able to locate the grave on Retoka island by analyzing local folklore. According to legend, when Roy Mata conquered the land, his first goal was to unite the tribes. His reign is reputed to have been a peaceful one.
Located at -17.63 168.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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