Moso (island)

Moso
Moso is located in Vanuatu
Moso
Moso
Location in Vanuatu
Coordinates: 17°32′S 168°15′E / 17.533°S 168.250°E / -17.533; 168.250
Country Vanuatu
ProvinceShefa Province
Area
 • Total25.39 km2 (9.80 sq mi)
Highest elevation
129 m (423 ft)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total237
 • Density9.3/km2 (24/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+11 (VUT)

Moso is an island off the northwest coast of Efate in Vanuatu, in Shefa Province. It is separated from Efate by Namoso Passage, which is 200 metres (660 ft) wide at its narrowest point.

Along with Lelepa, it creates the harbour at north Efate known as Port Havannah. This harbour was a focal point during World War II, with many troops stationed there, including posts on Moso itself. Today, small tokens of the soldiers' presence can still be seen on Moso.