Vanua Lava

Vanua Lava
Native name:
Vōnōlav, Vunulava, Vunulāv
Map of Vanua Lava
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates13°48′S 167°28′E / 13.800°S 167.467°E / -13.800; 167.467
ArchipelagoVanuatu, Banks Islands
Area314 km2 (121 sq mi)
Highest elevation921 m (3022 ft)
Highest pointMount Suretamate
Administration
ProvinceTorba Province
Largest settlementSola
Demographics
Population2,623 (2009)
Pop. density8.35/km2 (21.63/sq mi)

Vanua Lava is the second largest of the Banks Islands in Torba Province, Vanuatu, after slightly larger Gaua.

It is located about 120 km north-northeast of Espiritu Santo and north of Gaua.