Tutuba (island)
Island in Sanma Province, Vanuatu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tutuba is an island in Vanuatu, located off the coast of Vanuatu's largest island Espiritu Santo in Sanma Province.[1]
Tutuba | |
|---|---|
 View of Tutuba Island from Espiritu Santo | |
 The island is located on the bottom right of the map | |
  Tutuba Location in Vanuatu | |
| Coordinates: 15.56°S 167.29°E | |
| Country |  Vanuatu |
| Province | Sanma Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.82 km2 (5.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 609 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+11 (VUT) |
Population
The small local population of Tutuba of some 600 people live in villages along the north-western shore. The local inhabitants speak the Tutuba language.[2]
Geography
The island is quite small being 7.0 km long and just 2.5 km wide at the widest point. According to the Lonely Planet guide, "golden beaches line Tutuba's west coast."[3]
References
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