Vangunu, Volcanic island in Western Province, Solomon Islands.
Vangunu extends across 509 square kilometers with densely forested mountains reaching 1,082 meters in elevation, bordered by the Marovo Lagoon.
The British Solomon Islands Protectorate incorporated Vangunu in 1893, and Japanese forces occupied the island from October 1942 during World War II.
The 2,212 inhabitants of Vangunu communicate in two regional languages: Vangunu in the south and Marovo in the northern sections of the island.
Transportation to Vangunu requires boat services from neighboring islands, with basic lodging facilities available for visitors exploring the natural environment.
The southern region near Zaira houses 200 residents who protect local forests, providing habitat for the recently discovered Vangunu giant rat species.
Location: Western
Address: Vangunu Island, Solomon Islands
GPS coordinates: -8.64296,157.99839
Latest update: March 10, 2025 02:55
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