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Espiritu Santo

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Espiritu Santo

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Also known as Santo, Espíritu Santo Island, Marina Island, Santo Island

largest island in the nation of Vanuatu

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Location
Sanma Province , Vanuatu
Archipelago
New Hebrides
Area
3,955.5 km (1,527.2 sq mi)
Highest elevation
1,879 m (6165 ft)
Highest point
Mount Tabwemasana
Province
Sanma
Largest settlement
Luganville
Population
37,328 (2020)
Ethnic groups
Ni-Vanuatu

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Area
3955.5
Elevation
1879
Image
Espiritu Santo.jpg
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Espiritu Santo Island (Vanuatu)
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Espiritu Santo ( UK: /ɛˌspɪrɪtuː ˈsæntoʊ/, US: /- ˈsɑːntuː, - ˈsɑːntoʊ/; French: [ɛspiʁity sɑ̃to]) is the largest island in the nation and archipelago of Vanuatu (formerly the New Hebrides), with an area of 3,955.5 km (1,527.2 sq mi), although Efate, on which the capital city of Port Vila is located, has a larger population. As of 2020, the population of Santo was 37,328. Luganville is the only true town on the island.

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