Wanim Island
Nickname: Grass Island | |
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Wanim Island | |
Geography | |
Location | Oceania |
Coordinates | 11°15′48″S 153°15′32″E / 11.26333°S 153.25889°ECoordinates: 11°15′48″S 153°15′32″E / 11.26333°S 153.25889°E[1] |
Archipelago | Louisiade Archipelago |
Adjacent bodies of water | Solomon Sea |
Total islands | 1 |
Major islands |
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Area | 1.66 km2 (0.64 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 119 m (390 ft) |
Highest point | Mount Wanim |
Administration | |
Province | Milne Bay |
District | Samarai-Murua District |
LLG[2] | Yaleyamba Rural Local Level Government Area |
Island Group | Pana Tinani Group |
Largest settlement | (pop. ~450) |
Demographics | |
Population | 600 (2014) |
Pop. density | 361/km2 (935/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Papauans, Austronesians, Melanesians. |
Additional information | |
Time zone | |
ISO code | PG-MBA |
Official website | www |
Wanim Island is an island in the Louisiade Archipelago in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea.
Geography[]
The island has an area of 3.56 km2, it is part of the Pana Tinani Group. The island is hilly, rising to 119 m at Mt. Wanim. The island is 0.9 km south of Pana Tinani, and separated from it with the .
History[]
The island was discovered in the late 18th century.
Population[]
At the census of population in 2014, the island had 600 inhabitants, spread across 3 small villages. The main town is , located on the northwest point.
References[]
Categories:
- Islands of Milne Bay Province
- Louisiade Archipelago
- Papua New Guinea island stubs