Sanma Province

Sanma in Vanuatu

Sanma is a province located in the Northern part of the nation of Vanuatu, occupying the nation's largest island, Espiritu Santo, which is located approximately 2,500 km northeast of Sydney, Australia.

The name Sanma is derived from the initial letters of the main islands of (Espiritu) SANto and MAlo.

Population

It has a population of 45,860^[1] and an area of 4,248 km². The provincial capital is Luganville. Other centers of population include Champagne Beach, Hogharbour, Port Olry, and Aseviah.

Sanma Provincial Day falls on the 23rd of September annually. All Sanma Citizens including friends celebrate this special accassion where ever they are domestically or internationally.

Overview

Sanma provincial council is responsible for running the daily affairs of the province. The council is elected every four years, the party which has the vast majority of seats sets up the provincial government. The head of the provincial government is the President of Sanma province. The headquarters of the province is located in the town centre of Luganville.

Critics had blamed the provincial government for ill management of the provincial affairs during the past few years. For example, over the last few years, poor management had culminated in a considerable amount of litigations. This has therefore cost the council a fortune as regards legal fees. One of the avowed aims of this recent council at Sanma province is to ensure transparency, and good governance.

Islands

Flag of Sanma Province

Name	Population	Area in km²
Aese	0
Aore	556	58
Araki	140	2.5
Bokissa	56
Espiritu Santo	39,606	4,010
Malo	4,273	180
Malokilikili	19
Mavea	207
Tangoa	394
Tutuba	609
Urelapa	0

References

↑ 2009 Census Summary release final - Government of Vanuatu

Islands of Vanuatu by province

Provinces of Vanuatu

Islands and islets

Malampa	Akhamb Ambrym Arseo Atchin Avock Khoti Lopevi Malakula Maskelynes Islands Norsup Paama Rano Tomman Uri Uripiv Vao Wala

Penama	Aoba Maewo Pentecost

Sanma	Aese Aore Araki Bokissa Espiritu Santo Malo Malokilikili Mavea Ratua Tangoa Tutuba Urelapa

Shefa	Buninga Efate Emae Emao Epi Eratoka Ifira Iririki Kuwae Laika Lamen Lelepa Makura Mataso Mele Monument (Étarik) Moso Nguna Pele Tongariki Tongoa

Tafea	Aneityum Aniwa Erromango Futuna Tanna

Torba	Gaua Hiw Kwakéa Linua Lo Merelava Merig Metoma Mota Mota Lava Ngwel Ra Ravenga Rowa Islands Tegua Toga Ureparapara Vanua Lava Vot Tande

Coordinates: 15°20′S 166°45′E / 15.333°S 166.750°E / -15.333; 166.750

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