Penama Province
Penama in Vanuatu
Flag of Penama Province
Penama is one of the six provinces of Vanuatu, located in the northeast of the country and consisting of three major islands:
The name Penama is derived from the initial letters of PENtecost, Ambae and MAewo.
Population
It has a population of 30,819 (2009 census) [1] people and an area of 1,198 km². Its capital is Saratamata on Ambae.
Islands
| Name | Population | Area in km2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ambae | 10,407 | 398 |
| Maewo | 3,569 | 269 |
| Pentecost | 16,843 | 490 |
References
- ↑ 2009 Census Summary release final - Government of Vanuatu
External links
Coordinates: 15°30′S 168°00′E / 15.500°S 168.000°E
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