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    Manono Island

    Manono

    13°51′S 172°07′W

    Manono is an island of Samoa, situated in the Apolima Strait between the main islands of Savai'i and Upolu, 3.4 kilometres (2.1 mi) west-northwest off Lefatu Cape, the westernmost point of Upolu. By population, as well as by area, it is Samoa’s third largest island.

    Manono Island, Samoa
    Manono Island, Samoa

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    13°51′S 172°07′W

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    Manono is an island of Samoa, situated in the Apolima Strait between the main islands of Savai'i and Upolu, 3.4 kilometres (2.1 mi) west-northwest off Lefatu Cape, the westernmost point of Upolu. By population, as well as by area, it is Samoa’s third largest island. There are four villages on the island with a total population of 889 (2006 Census). Electricity was only introduced in 1995 and there are several shops with beach fale accommodation for visitors. The boat trip from Upolu island takes about 20 minutes. The neighbouring islands are Apolima, which has a small village settlement and the islet Nu'ulopa. Manono Island is part of the political district Aiga-i-le-Tai. The majority of people in the Aiga-i-le-Tai district live on the 'mainland' at the west end of Upolu island. Dogs of any kind are prohibited on Manono island.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Samoan Islands

    • Savai'i

      1,704 km²▲ 1,858 m

      Major islands

    • Upolu

      1,126 km²▲ 1,113 m

      Major islands

    • Tutuila

      136 km²▲ 619 m

      Minor islands

    • Aunuʻu

      1.5 km²▲ 84 m

      Minor islands

    • Apolima

      1 km²▲ 121 m

      Minor islands

    Sources

    Facts

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

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