Lelepa Island
Lelepa (or Lélépa) is an island that belongs to the country of Vanuatu. It is right above the island of Etafe.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 17°35′54″S 168°12′44″E / 17.59833°S 168.21222°E |
| Archipelago | New Hebrides |
| Area | 1.6 km2 (0.62 sq mi) |
| Length | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Country | |
Vanuatu | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 500 |
Geography
Lelepa is 5 kilometers in length (north-south direction) and its area is 160 hectares. 500 people live on the island, most of them live in the town of Natapao (350 people). The island has a school, kindergarten and two churches.
People on this island speak the Lelepa language. About 400 people speak it.
Lelepa Island Media
Fele's Cave on Lelepa Island in Vanuatu — a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Oceania. * * Here, in 1265, Roy Mata was poisoned by his jealous brother during a great feast.
Cave Painting Cave in Rock. The right figure is often identified with Chief Roi Mata
Village centre of Natapao, Lelepa Island,Vanuatu
This is where ferries leave Efate for Lelepa Island. There is no wharf here or on the island. Everything that comes or goes has to be able to fit on boats that can beach here.
Typical residential house on the outskirts of Natapao
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