Makura Island Explained

Makura
Native Name:	Emwae,^[1] Makira
Location:	Pacific Ocean
Coordinates:	-17.1333°N 168.4333°W
Elevation M:	132
Country Admin Divisions Title:	Province
Country Admin Divisions:	Shefa Province
Population:	93
Population As Of:	2015
Languages:	Namakura or Namakir.

Makura, locally known as Makira, is a small, inhabited island in Shefa Province of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean. Makura is a part of the Shepherd Islands archipelago.^[2]

Geography

The estimated terrain elevation above the sea level is some 132 meters.^[3] Makura is a peak of a primeval volcano. The other existing ramparts of the ancient volcanic rim are considered to be the neighboring islands of Emae and Mataso.

Population

As of 2015, the official local population was 93 people in 19 households.^[4] The island's main language is Namakura or Namakir.

Notes and References

1. Tryon, Darrell T. (ed.). 2011. Comparative Austronesian dictionary: An introduction to Austronesian studies. Walter de Gruyter. p.218.
2. Web site: SHEFA Province. Vanuatu Travel . 7 August 2018.
3. Web site: Makura . Mapcarta . 7 August 2018.
4. Web site: 2015 Vanuatu National Population and Households Projections by Province and Islands . 6 August 2018. Vanuatu National Statistics Office.