Makura (island)

For the island also called Makira in Solomon Islands, see Makira.

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]

Makura

Native name: Emwae,[1] Makira
NW side
Geography
Location	Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	17°8′00″S 168°26′00″E
Archipelago	Vanuatu, Shepherds Islands
Highest elevation	132 m (433 ft)
Administration
Vanuatu
Province	Shefa Province
Demographics
Population	93 (2015)
Languages	Namakura or Namakir.

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.