Sowan Explained

Sowan
Native Name:Îlot Sowan
Location:Pacific Ocean
Coordinates:-16.1333°N 167.45°W
Archipelago:Vanuatu
Elevation M:177
Country Admin Divisions Title:Province
Country Admin Divisions:Malampa Province

Sowan (Îlot Sowan) is a small, uninhabited island in the Malampa Province of Vanuatu.[1]

Geography

Sowan is located 4.5 km from Lakatoro on Malekula Island. Sowan is a long sandbar with some vegetation.[2] The estimated elevation of the terrain above sea level is about 177 metres.[3] It's a favourite haunt of wild ducks.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Traveling Luck for Îlot Sowan . Traveling Luck . 11 August 2018.
  2. Web site: seech . John . Sowan Island, Vanuatu . Vanuatu Travel . 11 August 2018.
  3. Web site: Îlot Sowan . Geoview . 11 August 2018.
  4. Book: O'Byrne . Denis . Harewood . Jocelyn . Harcombe . David . Bennett . Michelle . Vanuatu . 1999 . Lonely Planet Publications . 190 . 9780864426604 . 11 August 2018.