Port Vila

Port Vila is the capital city of Vanuatu. Located on the south coast of the island of Efate, it has the country's most important dock and airport, Bauerfield International, making it the nation's economic and commercial center. As of the 2020 census, the population as 49,034.

Port Vila
Capital city
Port Vila in November 2006
Flag Coat of arms
Port Vila Location within Vanuatu
Coordinates: 17°43′59″S 168°19′0″E
Country	Vanuatu
Province	Shefa Province
Population  (2020)[1]
• Total	49,034

During World War II, Port Vila was an American and Australian airbase. In 1987 and 2015, tropical cyclones badly damaged the city.

References

1. "2020 National Population and Housing Census - Basic Tables Report, Volume 1, Version 2" (PDF). vnso.gov.vu. Vanuatu National Statistics Office. 2021-11-17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-09-05. Retrieved 2023-09-05.