Hiw (island)
Hiw (sometimes spelled Hiu) is the northernmost island in Vanuatu, located in Torba Province.
A detailed map of Hiw, showing modern villages (red) and ancient, now uninhabited villages (pink) | |
Hiw | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 13°08′S 166°33′E |
| Archipelago | Vanuatu, Torres Islands |
| Area | 51 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 366 m (1201 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Wonvara |
| Administration | |
Vanuatu | |
| Province | Torba Province |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 269 (2009) |
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