Aniwa (island)

Aniwa
Map of Tanna and Aniwa, with Aniwa at the top right
Aniwa
Location in Vanuatu
Coordinates: 19°15′10″S 169°35′59″E / 19.25278°S 169.59972°E / -19.25278; 169.59972
Country Vanuatu
ProvinceTafea Province
Area
  Total
8 km2 (3 sq mi)
 
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Population
 (2009)
  Total
341
  Density43/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+11 (VUT)

Aniwa is a small island in the southernmost province of Tafea, Vanuatu.

As a coral island (a raised coral atoll), it rises a mere 42 m above sea level. In the northwest is Itcharo (Tiaro) lagoon, which is open to the sea. The nearest large island is Tanna, about 24 km to the southwest.