Wanim Island is an island in the Louisiade Archipelago in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea.
Nickname: Grass Island | |
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.JPG) The island of Pana Tinani. Wanim is in the center-left section of the image. | |
  Wanim Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Oceania |
| Coordinates | 11°15′48″S 153°15′32″E / 11.26333°S 153.25889°E[1] |
| Archipelago | Louisiade Archipelago |
| Adjacent to | Solomon Sea |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 1.66 km2 (0.64 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Wanim |
| Administration | |
| Province |  Milne Bay |
| District | Samarai-Murua District |
| LLG[2] | Yaleyamba Rural Local Level Government Area |
| Island Group | Pana Tinani Group |
| Largest settlement | Bunbun (pop. ~450) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 600 (2014) |
| Pop. density | 361/km2 (935/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Papauans, Austronesians, Melanesians. |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| ISO code | PG-MBA |
| Official website | www |
Geography edit
The island has an area of 3.56 km2, it is part of the Pana Tinani Group. The island is hilly, rising to 119 m at Mt. Wanim. The island is 0.9 km south of Pana Tinani, and separated from it with the Bulami Channel.
History edit
The island was discovered in the late 18th century.
Population edit
At the census of population in 2014, the island had 600 inhabitants, spread across 3 small villages. The main town is Bunbun, located on the northwest point.
References edit
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