Port Vila

Port Vila extends along Vila Bay with numerous lagoons, beaches, and offshore islands, forming the principal urban center of Vanuatu.

The 2004 Teouma archaeological expedition revealed an ancient Lapita culture burial site, confirming thousands of years of Melanesian habitation in the area.

The National Museum of Vanuatu displays traditional artifacts including tamtam instruments in a building facing the national parliament.

Vila Outdoor Market operates continuously from Monday morning until Saturday noon, offering fresh produce and local goods from women vendors.

The city functions under three official languages: Bislama, English, and French, reflecting its colonial history as an Anglo-French condominium.

Location: Shefa

Elevation above the sea: 59 m

Website: https://pvmc.gov.vu/

Website: https://pvmc.gov.vu

GPS coordinates: -17.74150,168.31502

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12