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Aniwa is in Tafea in Vanuatu.

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Location edit

Aniwa is a small island in southern Vanuatu, specifically in the region of Tafea, with a population under 400. It is fairly close to the larger island of Tanna.

History edit

It was visited by missionary John Paton in the mid-1800s, who converted the island to Christianity. Remnants of John Paton's residence may still exist on the island. He built his base on the top of the island, since it was considered an unlucky location by the islanders, and he wanted to prove their superstitions wrong.

Population edit

The main village is Ikaokao, the others being Itamotou, Imalé, Isavaï and Namsafoura.

Get in edit

  • 1 Aniwa Airport (AWD IATA) (at the north end of Aniwa). flights from Dillon's Bay, Futuna, Ipota, Tanna    

Get around edit

There is a road which goes from the airport to Ikaokao, which is in the south of Aniwa.

See and do edit

  • A large estuary dominates the northern half of the island, near the airport.

Eat and drink edit

Sleep edit

  • 1 Aniwa. It is located in the village of Ikaokao. $29.

Stay safe edit

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  • Tanna - larger island near Aniwa
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