Fun facts about Luganville
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Luganville was a major part of preparing American units for the Guadalcanal campaign during World War II.
Luganville
Vanuatu
Luganville is the second largest city in Vanuatu after the capital Port Vila; it is located on the island of Espiritu Santo and has a population of 17,719 as of the 2020 census.
From the “History” section
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Mango, one of Luganville's informal settlements, was first settled by Vietnamese migrants who constructed shelters out of scrap metal.
Luganville
Vanuatu
Luganville is the second largest city in Vanuatu after the capital Port Vila; it is located on the island of Espiritu Santo and has a population of 17,719 as of the 2020 census.
From the “Demographics” section
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Luganville's economy suffered after Vanuatu declared independence in 1980.
Luganville
Vanuatu
Luganville is the second largest city in Vanuatu after the capital Port Vila; it is located on the island of Espiritu Santo and has a population of 17,719 as of the 2020 census.
From the “Economy and infrastructure” section
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Canal du Segond provides Luganville with an excellent sheltered harbour.
Luganville
Vanuatu
Luganville is the second largest city in Vanuatu after the capital Port Vila; it is located on the island of Espiritu Santo and has a population of 17,719 as of the 2020 census.
From the “Transportation” section
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Luganville features a tropical rainforest climate with average temperatures hovering around 25 °C or 77 °F.
Luganville
Vanuatu
Luganville is the second largest city in Vanuatu after the capital Port Vila; it is located on the island of Espiritu Santo and has a population of 17,719 as of the 2020 census.
From the “Climate” section
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Photo: Simon_sees from Australia · CC BY 2.0