Makura (island)
Native name: Emwae,[1] Makira | |
|---|---|
 NW side | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 17°8′00″S 168°26′00″E / 17.13333°S 168.43333°E |
| Archipelago | Vanuatu, Shepherds Islands |
| Highest elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Shefa Province |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 93 (2015) |
| Languages | Namakura or Namakir. |
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]
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.
References
- ^ Tryon, Darrell T. (ed.). 2011. Comparative Austronesian dictionary: An introduction to Austronesian studies. Walter de Gruyter. p.218.
- ^ "SHEFA Province". Vanuatu Travel. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Makura". Mapcarta. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "2015 Vanuatu National Population and Households Projections by Province and Islands" (PDF). Vanuatu National Statistics Office. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
