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Ngwel

Island in Torba Province, Vanuatu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ngwel [ŋʷel] is an uninhabited island in Torba Province of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean.[2][3] The island is a part of the Torres Islands archipelago.

Coordinates13°15′0.4″S 166°35′13.3″E
ArchipelagoVanuatu
Highestelevation9 m (30 ft)
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Ngwel
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Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates13°15′0.4″S 166°35′13.3″E
ArchipelagoVanuatu
Highest elevation9 m (30 ft)
Administration
Province
Torba Province
Demographics
Population0[1] (2015)
Ethnic groupsNone
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Geography

Ngwel is located 600 meters off the west coast of Tegua. It is 500 m long and 200 m wide.[4] The estimated terrain elevation above the sea level is some 9 metres.[5]

Name

The form Ngwel reflects the island's name in Lo-Toga, N̄wēl [ŋʷel]. In neighbouring Hiw, it is known as N̄wëy [ŋʷej].

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