Makura, locally known as Makira, is a small inhabited island in
Shefa Province of
Vanuatu
Vanuatu ( or ; ), officially the Republic of Vanuatu (french: link=no, République de Vanuatu; bi, Ripablik blong Vanuatu), is an island country located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is east of no ...
in the Pacific Ocean. Makura is a part of the
Shepherds Islands
The Shepherd Islands (coordinates ) are a group of islands lying between the larger islands of Epi (island), Epi and Éfaté, in the Shefa Province, Shefa province of Vanuatu. The aggregate land area is . They were named by Captain Cook after Antho ...
archipelago.
Geography
The estimated terrain elevation above the sea level is some 132 meters. Makura is actually a peak of a primeval volcano. The other existing ramparts of the ancient volcanic rim are considered to be the neighboring islands of
Emae and
Mataso
Mataso is an island in the Shefa of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean. The island is a part of Shepherd Islands archipelago.
Geography
Mataso Island is located south of Makira Island. It is formed by two hills separated by white sandy beaches known ...
.
Population
As of 2015, the official local population was 93 people in 19 households.
The island's main language is
Namakura or Namakir.
References
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Islands of Vanuatu
Shefa Province