(or '''Maéwo'''; also '''Aurora Island''') is an island in Vanuatu in Penama province, 105 km to the east of Espiritu Santo . It is 47 km long, and 6 km wide, with an area of 269 km&2. Its highest point is 795 m above Sea Level . In 1979 the island had a population of 1,772.
Maewo is the island with the highest Rainfall in Vanuatu, greater than 2 500 mm per year. Because of this, the island is well-wooded and fertile.
The most notable city on the island is Lakarere , on the northwest coast. It was a frequent stop for boats seeking Fresh Water .
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