Map of Vanuatu

Covering a total land area of 12,189 sq.km (4,706 sq mi), Vanuatu is a Melanesian archipelago comprising of a double chain of 13 principal (larger islands) and about 70 smaller islands located in the South Pacific Ocean as observed on the physical map of Vanuatu above.

The terrain of Vanuatu is diverse and is famed for its gorgeous islands and active volcanoes. Most islands have rugged mountains and are volcanic in origin (some active), mainly covered in lush dense rainforests. Many islands are protected by offshore coral reefs. The highest point is Tabwémasana, located on Espiritu Santo – the largest island, at an elevation of 6,165ft (1,879m). The point is marked on the map above by a yellow triangle. The lowest point is the South Pacific Ocean (0m).

Vanuatu overview:
Flag:Vanuatu Flag
Legal Name:Republic of Vanuatu
Capital Value:Port-Vila (on Efate)
Official languages:
  • Bislama
  • English
  • French
Demonym(s):Ni-Vanuatu and Vanuatuan
Government:Unitary parliamentary republic
Legislature:Parliament
Total Area:12,189 km²
Land Area:12,189 km²
Population:299,882
Density:19.7/km (51.0/sq mi) (188th)
GDP:$917.06 Million
GDP Per Capita:$3,058.07
Currency Value:Vatu (VUV)
Driving side:right
Calling code:+678
Internet TLD:.vu

Explore the beauty of Vanuatu with this amazing Vanuatu map collection. See the populated places, roads, islands, and atolls with stunning satellite imagery and an elevation map. Discover the hidden gems of this South Pacific country and plan your next adventure in Vanuatu.

Online Interactive Political Map

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Source: Basemap layers from Open Street Map (OSM), Arcgisonline, Wmflabs… Boundary Data from Database of Global Administrative Areas.

Vanuatu (officially, the Republic of Vanuatu) is divided into 6 provinces. These provinces are: Malampa, Penama, Sanma, Shefa, Tafea and Torba. These provinces are further subdivided into municipalities.

Covering a total land area of 12,189 sq.km, Vanuatu is a Melanesian archipelago comprising of a double chain of 13 principal (larger islands) and about 70 smaller islands located in the South Pacific Ocean. Located on the southern coast of Efate Island in the Shefa province is Port Vila – the capital and the largest city of Vanuatu. It is the administrative, commercial and economic center of Vanuatu. Port Vila also serves as an active commercial port of the island country.

Location Maps

Where is Vanuatu?

Vanuatu is an archipelago of roughly 83 islands and atolls (65 of them uninhabited) located in the South Pacific Ocean and the Coral Sea. It is situated east of Australia, northeast of New Caledonia, east of Papua New Guinea, southeast of the Solomon Islands, and west of the Fiji Islands. The total area of Vanuatu is 12,189 square kilometers (4,706 sq mi), making it similar in size to the Falkland Islands or the Bahamas. The population is sparse with just over 300,000 people, and the capital and largest city is Port Vila. Vanuatu is shaped roughly like the letter “Y”, and lies in the southern hemisphere between latitudes 13°S and 21°S. The climate is tropical and wet, and the country is part of the Vanuatu Rainforest region recognized for its intact montane and lowland rainforest, mangroves, seasonal forest, and scrub.

Locator map of Vanuatu
Locator map of Vanuatu. Source: Wikipedia
Where is Vanuatu?
Map showing location of Vanuatu in the world.. Source: worldatlas.com
Location Map of Vanuatu. Source: gisgeography.com
Location Map of Vanuatu. Source: gisgeography.com. Source: gisgeography.com

High Definition Political Map of Vanuatu

Vanuatu Map
Vanuatu Map. Source: gisgeography.com
Provinces of Vanuatu Map
Political Map of Vanuatu showing its 6 provinces and the capital city Port Vila. Source: worldatlas.com
Vanuatu political map.
Vanuatu political map. Source: Ezilon.

Physical Map of Vanuatu

Vanuatu physical map.
Vanuatu physical map. Source: Ezilon.
Physical Map of Vanuatu
. Source: worldatlas.com

Vanuatu Satellite Map

Vanuatu Satellite Map
Vanuatu Satellite Map. Source: gisgeography.com
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