Nimoa Island is an island in the Louisiade Archipelago in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea.

Nimoa Island
The island of Pana Tinani. Nimoa is in the bottom right corner of the image.
Nimoa Island is located in Papua New Guinea
Nimoa Island
Nimoa Island
Geography
LocationOceania
Coordinates11°18′48″S 153°15′32″E / 11.31333°S 153.25889°E / -11.31333; 153.25889[1]
ArchipelagoLouisiade Archipelago
Adjacent toSolomon Sea
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Nimoa
Area3.56 km2 (1.37 sq mi)
Highest elevation140 m (460 ft)
Highest pointMount Nimoa
Administration
Province Milne Bay
DistrictSamarai-Murua District
LLG[2]Yaleyamba Rural Local Level Government Area
Island GroupPana Tinani Group
Largest settlementSoluwo (pop. ~150)
Demographics
Population400 (2014)
Pop. density111/km2 (287/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsPapauans, Austronesians, Melanesians.
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codePG-MBA
Official websitewww.ncdc.gov.pg

Geography

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The island has an area of 3.56 km2, it is part of the Pana Tinani Group. The island is hilly, rising to 140 m at Mt. Nimoa. The island is 1.7 km north of Vanatinai, and separated from it with the Bulami Channel.

History

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The island was discovered in the late 18th century.

Population

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At the census of population in 2014, the island had 395 inhabitants, spread across 5 small villages. The main town is Soluwo, located on the southwest point.

References

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