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Islands in Vanuatu map & data

There are 74 islands mapped in Vanuatu, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Sanma (35), Shefa Province (13) and Torba (10) - Sanma alone holds 47% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Ambae, Tongoa and Paama.

74locations
6regions
2 KBlayer size
November 2026updated
A sample of islands in Vanuatu. Open every one of them in the studio.

Islands by region

RegionLocationsShare
Sanma3547%
Shefa Province1318%
Torba1014%
Malampa1014%
Tafea45.4%
Penama22.7%

Notable islands in Vanuatu

  1. AmbaePenama · pop. 10407
  2. TongoaShefa Province · pop. 2300
  3. PaamaMalampa · pop. 1627
  4. TutubaSanma · pop. 609
  5. TogaTorba · pop. 276
  6. TongarikiShefa Province · pop. 267
  7. LopeviMalampa
  8. AoreSanma · pop. 556
  9. LohTorba · pop. 210
  10. PeleShefa Province · pop. 330
  11. Rano IslandMalampa
  12. ArakiSanma · pop. 140
  13. MerigTorba
  14. BuningaShefa Province · pop. 128
  15. TommanMalampa
  16. BokissaSanma · pop. 56
  17. NgwelTorba
  18. IririkiShefa Province · pop. 98
  19. UriMalampa
  20. RatuaSanma
  21. UreparaparaTorba
  22. KakulaShefa Province · pop. 4
  23. Île KoivouMalampa
  24. Aese IslandSanma
  25. MakuraShefa Province
  26. AsulekaSanma
  27. MeleShefa Province
  28. LathuSanma
  29. Erakor IslandShefa Province
  30. MalokilikiliSanma
  31. EwoseShefa Province
  32. MalotinaSanma
  33. FaleaShefa Province
  34. MalvapevuSanma
  35. MalwepeSanma
  36. MaveaSanma
  37. Sakao IslandSanma
  38. TangoaSanma
  39. Thion IslandSanma
  40. UrelapaSanma

What's in this layer

Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.

Make a map of islands in Vanuatu

  1. Open the studio. No sign-up needed to start.
  2. Add the layer. Choose Vanuatu and Islands - 74 locations appear at once.
  3. Make it yours. Colours, icons, labels, clusters or a heat map; add your own pins, images and notes; measure distances and draw radius circles.
  4. Share it. Copy the link or embed it on your website - it looks great on phones too.

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Frequently asked questions

How many islands are there in Vanuatu?

This layer holds 74 islands in Vanuatu, the most of them in Sanma. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.

Can I download a list of islands in Vanuatu?

Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Vanuatu layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.

Is it free to put islands on my map?

Yes - every map can use 2 data layers free, and you can share or embed it. Layers you buy don't count toward that limit and work in every map you make.

What information comes with each island?

The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.

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