Penama Province

Penama is a province of Vanuatu, occupying the islands of Ambae, Maewo and Pentecost. The name Pename is derived from the initial letters of PENecost, Ambae (Aoba) and MAeo. It has a population of 28,960 people and an area of 1,198 km². Its capital is Saratamata.

Islands of Vanuatu by province
Malampa Penama Sanma Shefa Tafea Torba

Malakula
Ambrym
Paama

Pentecost
Ambae
Maewo

Espiritu Santo
Malo

Epi
Éfaté
Shepherd Islands

Tanna
Aniwa
Futuna
Erromango
Anatom

Torres Islands
Banks Islands

Coordinates: 15°30′S 168°00′E / 15.5°S 168°E / -15.5; 168


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