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    Hiw

    Hiu

    13°09′S 166°34′E

    Hiw (sometimes spelled Hiu) is an island in the Torres Islands of Torba Province in Vanuatu – the northernmost island of the country.

    13°09′S 166°34′E

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    Overview

    Hiw (sometimes spelled Hiu) is an island in the Torres Islands of Torba Province in Vanuatu – the northernmost island of the country. The island has a humid tropical climate with heavy rainfall; it is characterized by its white sand beaches, thick tree cover, and natural resources. According to the 2009 Vanuatu census, Hiw has a population of approximately 269 inhabitants, distributed across three villages on the east coast – Yogwye, Yaqane, and Yögevigemëne. The population of Hiw speaks the Hiw language, an endangered language with few native speakers.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Torres Islands

    • Tegua

      32.1 km²▲ 239 m

      Major islands

    • Tegua

      30.7 km²▲ 139 m

      Major islands

    • Toga

      19.1 km²▲ 250 m

      Major islands

    • Lo

      10.1 km²▲ 138 m

      Major islands

    • Metoma

      3.1 km²▲ 129 m

      Minor islands

    • Linua

      2.4 km²▲ 30 m

      Minor islands

    • Ngwel

      0.1 km²▲ 8 m

      Minor islands

    Also in New Hebrides

    Also in Vanuatu

    Also in Melanesia

    Also in Solomon Islands

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia