Gaua Island
Gaua Island is an island in Torba, Vanuatu.- Type: Island
- Also known as: “Gog”
- Historically known as: “Santa Maria Island”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Mount Gharat.
Mount Gharat
Volcano
Mount Gharat or Mount Garet, a somma volcano, is the highest peak on the volcanic island of Gaua of the Banks Islands in northern Vanuatu.
Gaua Island
Latitude
-14.28333° or 14° 17′ south
Longitude
167.5° or 167° 30′ east
Elevation
455 metres (1,493 feet)
IATA airport code
ZGU
United Nations Location Code
VU ZGU
Open location code
5VQ9PG82+M2
GeoNames ID
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Satellite Map
Discover Gaua Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Gaua Island” goes by many names.
- French: “Île Gaoua”
- French: “Île Gaua”
- French: “Île Lakon”
- French: “Île Santa Maria”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Wangtoo and Dolap.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Lake Letas and Makenwen.
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