Wala

Wala is an inhabited islet off the north-eastern coast of Malakula in in the Pacific Ocean. The 1999 census showed a population of 201, which increased in 2009 to 270. Cruise ships anchor off-shore and passengers visit the Wala by the ship's tender.
  • Type: Island
  • Description: island in Vanuatu
  • Also known as: “Île Ouala”, “Île Valla”, “Île Wala”, and “Wala Island”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Rano Island.

Island
Rano is an islet off the north-eastern coast of Malakula in Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean.

Wala

Latitude
-15.97305° or 15° 58′ 23″ south
Longitude
167.37843° or 167° 22′ 42″ east
Elevation
29 metres (95 feet)
Open location code
5VP929GH+Q9
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In Other Languages

“Wala” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Wala”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Wortatcha and Sanwar.

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Highlights: Lac Lemsou and Lac Vétaoun.

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