Moso (island)
Moso | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 17°32′S 168°15′E / 17.533°S 168.250°E | |
| Country | Vanuatu |
| Province | Shefa Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.39 km2 (9.80 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Population (2009) | |
• Total | 237 |
| • Density | 9.3/km2 (24/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+11 (VUT) |
Moso is an island off the northwest coast of Efate in Vanuatu, in Shefa Province. It is separated from Efate by Namoso Passage, which is 200 metres (660 ft) wide at its narrowest point.
Along with Lelepa, it creates the harbour at north Efate known as Port Havannah. This harbour was a focal point during World War II, with many troops stationed there, including posts on Moso itself. Today, small tokens of the soldiers' presence can still be seen on Moso.