Hardman Islands

The Hardman Islands are an archipelago in the Solomon Sea. Politically they belong to Bwanabwana Rural LLG of Samarai-Murua District of Milne Bay Province, in the southeastern region of Papua New Guinea. They are located southeast of the D'Entrecasteaux Islands. They are part of the Louisiade Archipelago, and are administered under The Laseinie Islands Ward.

Hardman Islands
Hardman Islands is located in Papua New Guinea
Hardman Islands
Hardman Islands
Geography
LocationOceania
Coordinates10°25′30″S 151°18′33″E[1]
ArchipelagoLouisiade Archipelago
Adjacent toSolomon Sea
Total islands2
Major islands
  • Hardman Island
Area0.25 km2 (0.097 sq mi)
Highest elevation50 m (160 ft)
Highest pointMount Hardman
Administration
Province Milne Bay
DistrictSamarai-Murua District
LLG[2]Bwanabwana Rural Local Level Government Area
Island GroupLaseinie Islands
Largest settlementHardman
Demographics
Population0 (2014)
Pop. density0/km2 (0/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsPapauans, Austronesians, Melanesians.
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codePG-MBA
Official websitewww.ncdc.gov.pg

The islands are uninhabited.

References


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