Wala Island

Wala is an inhabited islet off the north-eastern coast of Malakula in Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean. The 1999 census showed a population of 201, which increased in 2009 to 270.[1] Cruise ships anchor off-shore and passengers visit the Wala by the ship's tender.[2]

Wala
Wala is located in Vanuatu
Wala
Wala
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates15.973092°S 167.376944°E / -15.973092; 167.376944
Area777,979.07 m2 (8,374,097.0 sq ft)
Length1.24 km (0.771 mi)
Width915.87 m (3004.82 ft)
Coastline3.32 km (2.063 mi)
Administration
Vanuatu
ProvinceMalampa Province
Demographics
Population270 (2009)[1]
Additional information
Time zone

References

  1. Wala, citypopulation.de
  2. Wala, Vanuatu, cruisefactor.co.nz



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