Iririki

Welcome to Iririki, a Tropical island in the Coral Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Iririki unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

• Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
• Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
• Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
• Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
• News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Iririki

Size: 0.173 km²
Coastline: 2.1 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Coral Sea
Continent: Oceania

Iririki is a Tiny Island spanning 0.173 km² with a coastline of 2.1 km.

Archipel: Melanesia – A subregion of Oceania in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, including countries like Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, known for their diverse cultures and languages.

Tectonic Plate: New Hebrides – A small plate in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, responsible for the New Hebrides Trench and known for its complex interaction with the Australian Plate.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: -17.74492121 / Longitude: 168.30968722

Climate and weather of Iririki

Climate Zone: Tropical
Climate Details: Tropical Rainforest Climate
Temperature: Hot

Climate Characteristics: This climate is typified by heavy rainfall throughout the year, high humidity, and consistently high temperatures, leading to lush rainforests and rich biodiversity. Seasonal temperature variations are minimal.

Topography and nature of Iririki

Timezone: UTC+11:00
Timezone places: Pacific/Guadalcanal
Max. Elevation: 16 m
Mean Elevation: 16 m
Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 63%

The mean elevation is 16 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 16 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Dominated by evergreen coniferous trees such as pines and firs, which retain their needle-like leaves throughout the year. These forests are often found in cooler climates. Iririki has a tree cover of 63 %.

Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Iririki

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Iririki. The nearest airport is Bauerfield International Airport, located 5 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Iririki. The closest major port is PORT VILA, approximately 1 km away.

The mean population of Iririki is 1450 per km². Iririki is Densely Populated. The island belongs to Vanuatu.

Continuing your journey, Efate is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Iririki

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Iririki. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.