Nigaho Island

Nigaho Island is an island in Papua New Guinea, part of the Calvados Chain within the Louisiade Archipelago. Politically, it is in Pana Tinani Ward, not like the other Calvados Chain islands which all belong to the Calvados Chain Ward. It is the most densely populated island of the chain. It is the most eastern island of the chain.

Nigaho Island
Satellite image
Nigaho Island is located in Papua New Guinea
Nigaho Island
Nigaho Island
Geography
LocationOceania
Coordinates11°11′S 153°05′E[1]
ArchipelagoLouisiade Archipelago
Adjacent toSolomon Sea
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Nigaho
Area0.11 km2 (0.042 sq mi)
Highest elevation20 m (70 ft)
Administration
Province Milne Bay
DistrictSamarai-Murua District
LLG[2]Yeleamba Rural LLG
Island GroupCalvados Chain
Largest settlementNigaho (pop. 226)
Demographics
Population226 (2014)
Pop. density2,054/km2 (5320/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsPapauans, Austronesians, Melanesians.
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codePG-MBA
Official websitewww.ncdc.gov.pg

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