Thion (Vanuatu) Explained

Thion
Location:Pacific Ocean
Coordinates:-15.0333°N 167.0833°W
Archipelago:Vanuatu
Elevation M:213
Country Admin Divisions Title:Province
Country Admin Divisions:Sanma Province
Population:0[1]
Population As Of:2015
Ethnic Groups:None

Thion (also Dolphin Island) is a small uninhabited island in Sanma Province of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean.[2]

Geography

Thion lies a few kilometers in Shark Bay off the eastern coast of Espiritu Santo. The estimated terrain elevation above the sea level is some 213 meters.[3] The islet has two fresh-water lakes.[4] Thion was not always uninhabited. There is an old abandoned cattle ranch there. Nowadays, however, the island is uninhabited and is only used for picnicking by the locals. Thion Island is also known as Dolphin Island because of its profile.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2015 Vanuatu National Population and Households Projections by Province and Islands . 6 August 2018. Vanuatu National Statistics Office.
  2. Web site: Thion Island . Geoview . 20 August 2018.
  3. Web site: Thion . Mapcarta . 20 August 2018.
  4. Web site: Cookson . Mike . ANU Archaeological Field School in Vanuatu July 2012 . Pacific Institute . 20 August 2018 . July 29, 2012.
  5. Web site: Thion Island Freshwater Lakes . Vanuatu Cruising . 20 August 2018.