Ambae
Ambae, also known as Aoba, Omba, Oba, or Opa and formerly Lepers’ Island, is an island in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, located near 15°30′S 167°30′E, approximately 310 kilometres (165 nautical miles) north-northwest of Vanuatu's capital city, Port Vila. It is also Vanuatu's largest active volcano.
Aoba | |
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False color (elevation) and computed shadow map of Ambae
Location within Vanuatu | |
Map of Ambae | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 15°24′0″S 167°50′0″E |
| Archipelago | New Hebrides |
| Area | 398 km2 (154 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,496 m (4908 ft) |
| Highest point | Aobahi |
| Administration | |
Vanuatu | |
| Province | Penama |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (2018) |
| Ethnic groups | Ni-Vanuatu |
| Aobahi | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) |
| Listing | |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 38 km (24 mi) |
| Width | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
| Area | 402 km2 (155 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Vanuatu |
| Topo map | 400 km2 (154 sq mi) |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Last eruption | June to July 2011 |
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