Kwato Island an island in China Strait, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea.

Administration

The island belongs to Logea North Ward, which belongs to Bwanabwana Rural Local Level Government Area LLG, Samarai-Murua District, which are in Milne Bay Province.LLG map
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History

In 1891, Rev

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and his wife Beatrice commenced a mission on this island, which developed into a non-hierarchical church, and self-supporting mission, teaching boat-building, agriculture and management skills.Lonely Planet
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Geography

The island is part of the Logea group, itself a part of

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of the Louisiade Archipelago.

Economy

The islanders, like other from

are experts in boat building.

Demographics

The population of 66 is split between 2 villages: Kwato missionary which is inland, and Isuhina which is on the coast.

Transportation

There is a dock on the island.

References

Islands of Milne Bay Province Louisiade Archipelago {{MilneBayProvince-geo-stub