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Hog Harbour, Vanuatu

Sanma · Vanuatu

Hog Harbour is a small town in Sanma, Vanuatu with a population of 1,000. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,000 Population 312/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
122.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Efate Timezone

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About Hog Harbour

Hog Harbour is a village in the island of Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu.

People

Population1,000
Density312/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain122.4 in/yr
Sunny Days122/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population1,000
Population Density312 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates-15.1333°, 167.1000°
TimezonePacific/Efate
Country🇻🇺 Vanuatu
State / ProvinceSanma
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation122.4 inches (3,110 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hog Harbour

Hog Harbour is a small town in Vanuatu (Sanma) with a population of 1,000. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Efate.

Hog Harbour has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 122.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Vanuatu avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days122 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
Coordinates-15.1333°N, 167.1000°W
TimezonePacific/Efate

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.4"
222% above Vanuatu avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 14.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,745 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 27, 1990 37 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu M7.2 46 km
Aug 1, 2007 56 km E of Luganville, Vanuatu M7.2 81 km
Jan 9, 2001 16 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M7.1 24 km
Apr 28, 2016 3 km NW of Norsup, Vanuatu M7.0 105 km
Oct 4, 2000 29 km WNW of Luganville, Vanuatu M7.0 38 km
Nov 15, 1997 34 km ESE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M7.0 30 km
Jan 8, 2023 23 km WNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M7.0 32 km
Aug 18, 2021 17 km N of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M6.9 28 km
Feb 19, 1990 83 km W of Luganville, Vanuatu M6.9 85 km
Apr 3, 2016 82 km NNW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M6.9 94 km
Aug 7, 2006 51 km NE of Norsup, Vanuatu M6.8 105 km
Oct 15, 1992 68 km NW of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M6.8 78 km
May 9, 2017 59 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M6.8 68 km
Feb 13, 1992 99 km WSW of Luganville, Vanuatu M6.8 119 km
Feb 8, 2005 52 km SW of Sola, Vanuatu M6.7 100 km
Dec 21, 2012 59 km SSW of Sola, Vanuatu M6.7 90 km
Apr 7, 2016 104 km W of Sola, Vanuatu M6.7 139 km
Mar 17, 1996 44 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu M6.7 52 km
Apr 6, 2016 102 km WSW of Sola, Vanuatu M6.7 129 km
Aug 22, 1999 66 km E of Lakatoro, Vanuatu M6.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

33 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Lola Category 4 146 km
2023 Kevin Category 2 189 km
2023 Judy Category 2 119 km
2020 Harold Category 5 56 km
2019 Oma Category 1 248 km
2018 Hola Category 3 143 km
2017 Donna Category 4 249 km
2015 Pam Category 5 226 km
2011 Atu Category 4 291 km
2007 Becky Category 1 131 km
2004 Ivy Category 3 76 km
2001 Paula Category 2 115 km
2001 Sose Category 1 186 km
2000 Iris Category 1 163 km
1999 Dani Category 3 32 km
1998 Zuman Category 3 28 km
1998 Yali Category 2 200 km
1998 Katrina Category 2 234 km
1997 Fergus Category 2 190 km
1996 Beti Category 1 141 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 7.0 m 75 km
1965 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 91 km
1987 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 142 km
2023 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 96 km
2016 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 94 km
2016 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 106 km
1980 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 114 km
1910 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambae (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambae Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 2018 84 km
Gaua Stratovolcano 797 m (2,615 ft) 2011 105 km
Suretamatai Complex 921 m (3,022 ft) 1966 154 km
Ambrym Pyroclastic shield 1,334 m (4,377 ft) 2018 165 km
Motlav Stratovolcano 411 m (1,348 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 14.0 in
February 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 14.6 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 9.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in
November 78°F (25°C) 9.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in

Hog Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 122.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.6") and July the driest (6.6").

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Schools in Hog Harbour

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire De Lorethiarkarkar
Lathi primary school
Bene School
School Grounds
School Grounds
Bene School
School Grounds
School Grounds
Hog Harbour Secondary School
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Libraries in Hog Harbour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alliance Française0.0

Hotels in Hog Harbour

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Towoc Bungalows

Restaurants in Hog Harbour

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pindalu - Restaurant & Bar

Gas Stations in Hog Harbour

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lam store

Airports Near Hog Harbour

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Santo Pekoa International AirportSONMedium Airport
North West Santo AirportOLJSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportRCLSmall Airport
Walaha AirportWLHSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hog Harbour

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lathi SDA
Melanesian brotherhood
Sara Apostolic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Efate
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)

🇻🇺 About Vanuatu

Capital Port Vila
Population 292,680
Area 12,200 km²
GDP (USD) $1,115,861,056
GDP per capita $3,483
HDI 0.621
Life expectancy 71.5 years
Internet users 45.7%
Urban population 22.3%
Currency VUV (Vatu)
Languages Bislama, English, French
Calling code +678
TLD .vu
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hog Harbour

What is the population of Hog Harbour?

Hog Harbour has a population of 1,000 residents and is located in Vanuatu. The population density is 312 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hog Harbour?

Hog Harbour has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.4 inches.

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