Delve into Tanbok in Vanuatu
Tanbok in the region of Penama is located in Vanuatu - some 143 mi or ( 230 km ) North of Port Vila , the country's capital .
Local time in Tanbok is now 05:58 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Efate " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Waterfall, Wanou, Wadounbowi, Wadounbaba, and Vanrewerep. While being here, you might want to check out Waterfall . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Tanbok ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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 9 km away
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 10 km away
Sara Airport
Sara Airport is an airport on northern Pentecost Island, Vanuatu. It is a short grass airstrip built across a hilltop, next to the village of Arongbwaratu. Sara does not suffer from the problems of waterlogging that formerly afflicted Lonorore, Pentecost's other airport, although the airport's high location makes it vulnerable to disruption in windy weather.
Located at -15.47 168.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 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 22 km away
Penama Province
Penama is a province of Vanuatu, occupying the islands of Ambae, Maewo and Pentecost. The name Pename is derived from the initial letters of PENecost, Ambae (Aoba) and MAeo. It has a population of 28,960 people and an area of 1,198 km². Its capital is Saratamata.
Located at -15.50 168.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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