Metoma
Metoma is a small volcanic island in Torba Province of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean.[1][2]
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 13°12′18.72″S 166°36′2.88″E |
| Archipelago | Vanuatu |
| Area | 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Torba Province, Torres Islands |
| Largest settlement | Sola |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 13 (2009) |
Geography
Metoma is a part of the Torres Islands archipelago. It lies 500 km from Port Vila. The island is located between the neighboring islands of Tegua and Hiu. The summit elevation is 115 m. Metoma is populated by robber crabs (Birgus latro), the world's largest terrestrial invertebrates.[3] The island is 2.4 km long and 1.4 km wide, and lies 600 m north of Tegua Island.[4]
Population
Metoma had 13 inhabitants in 2009. The village in the south of the island is called Rival.
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References
- "Metoma". Geoview. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- "Metoma". Getamap. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- "Cangrejo de cocotero en la isla de Metoma (Vanuatu)". Geoview. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- Seech, John. "Metoma Island, Vanuatu - John Seach". Vanuatu Travel. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
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