Uripiv

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Uripiv
Waters Coral sea
Archipelago New Hebrides
Geographical location 16 ° 4 ′  S , 167 ° 27 ′  E Coordinates: 16 ° 4 ′  S , 167 ° 27 ′  E
Uripiv (Vanuatu)
Uripiv
Highest elevation 20  m

Uripiv is a small island in the New Hebrides off the coast of Malakula in the island state of Vanuatu .

geography

The island is opposite the main town, Lakatoro . Together with the islet of Uri, it forms the continuation of a headland that extends north from Bushman's Bay and forms the Bay of Lakatoro. in the interior of the bay is the island of Taïtaka between the headland and the mainland.

The more or less egg-shaped island rises only about 20  m from the water. There are some bungalows on the east side.

Individual evidence

  1. geonames.org .