Ambae

Ambae, also known as Aoba, Omba, Oba, or Opa and formerly Lepers’ Island, is an island in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, located near 15°30′S 167°30′E, approximately 310 kilometres (165 nautical miles) north-northwest of Vanuatu's capital city, Port Vila. It is also Vanuatu's largest active volcano.

Ambae
Aoba
False color (elevation) and computed shadow map of Ambae Location within Vanuatu
Map of Ambae
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates15°24′0″S 167°50′0″E
ArchipelagoNew Hebrides
Area398 km2 (154 sq mi)
Highest elevation1,496 m (4908 ft)
Highest pointAobahi
Administration
Vanuatu
ProvincePenama
Demographics
Population0 (2018)
Ethnic groupsNi-Vanuatu
Aobahi
Highest point
Elevation1,496 m (4,908 ft) 
Prominence1,496 m (4,908 ft) 
Listing
  • New Hebrides 
Dimensions
Length38 km (24 mi) 
Width16 km (9.9 mi) 
Area402 km2 (155 sq mi) 
Geography
LocationVanuatu
Topo map400 km2 (154 sq mi)
Geology
Mountain typeShield volcano
Last eruptionJune to July 2011
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