Gaua

Gaua [gawa] (formerly known as Santa Maria Island) is the largest and second most populous of the Banks Islands in Torba Province in northern Vanuatu. It covers 342 km2.

Gaua
Santa Maria
Map of Gaua
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates14°15′54″S 167°31′12″E
ArchipelagoVanuatu, Banks Islands
Area330 km2 (130 sq mi)
Highest elevation767 m (2516 ft)
Highest pointMount Gharat
Administration
Vanuatu
ProvinceTorba Province
Largest settlementJolap
Demographics
Population2,491 (2009)
Pop. density7.5/km2 (19.4/sq mi)
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