Makura

Island in Vanuatu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Makura, locally known as Makira, is a small, inhabited island in Shefa Province of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean. Makura is a part of the Shepherd Islands archipelago.[2]

Coordinates17°8′00″S 168°26′00″E
Highestelevation132 m (433 ft)
Quick facts Native name: Emwae, Makira, Geography ...
Makura
Native name:
Emwae,[1] Makira
NW side
Interactive map of Makura
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates17°8′00″S 168°26′00″E
ArchipelagoVanuatu, Shepherds Islands
Highest elevation132 m (433 ft)
Administration
ProvinceShefa Province
Demographics
Population93 (2015)
LanguagesNamakura or Namakir.
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Geography

The estimated terrain elevation above the sea level is some 132 meters.[3] Makura is a peak of a primeval volcano. The other existing ramparts of the ancient volcanic rim are considered to be the neighboring islands of Emae and Mataso.

Population

As of 2015, the official local population was 93 people in 19 households.[4] The island's main language is Namakura or Namakir.

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