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Hiw (island)
Northernmost island in Vanuatu / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hiw (sometimes spelled Hiu) is the northernmost island in Vanuatu, located in Torba Province.
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Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 13°08′S 166°33′E |
Archipelago | Vanuatu, Torres Islands |
Area | 51 km2 (20 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 366 m (1201 ft) |
Highest point | Mount Wonvara |
Administration | |
Vanuatu | |
Province | Torba Province |
Demographics | |
Population | 269 (2009) |
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