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Isangel, Vanuatu

Tafea · Vanuatu

Isangel is a small town in Tafea, Vanuatu with a population of 1,437. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,437 Population 158/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
83.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Efate Timezone

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About Isangel

Isangel is a town in Vanuatu.

People

Population1,437
Density158/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain83.0 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Population1,437
Population Density158 / sq mi
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Coordinates-19.5417°, 169.2817°
TimezonePacific/Efate
Country🇻🇺 Vanuatu
State / ProvinceTafea
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation83.0 inches (2,107 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Isangel

Isangel is a small town in Vanuatu (Tafea) with a population of 1,437. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Efate.

Climate in Isangel

Isangel has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1335 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F 21.6° / — 237.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F 22.8° / — 203.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F 21.8° / — 165.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F 21.4° / — 142.1
May 0°C / 32°F 19.1° / — 99.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F 18.1° / — 57.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F 17.5° / — 41.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F 17.7° / — 56.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F 18° / — 56.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F 18.8° / — 93.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F 20° / — 103.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F 21.4° / — 79.5
Isangel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Vanuatu avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates-19.5417°N, 169.2817°W
TimezonePacific/Efate

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.0"
118% above Vanuatu avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 11.46"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 28, 2025.

Oct 11, 1992 47 km NW of Isangel, Vanuatu M7.4 48 km
Apr 9, 2008 71 km SW of Isangel, Vanuatu M7.3 72 km
Mar 25, 2007 119 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu M7.1 120 km
Aug 12, 1990 19 km NW of Isangel, Vanuatu M7.1 20 km
Dec 29, 1993 92 km SE of Isangel, Vanuatu M7.0 93 km
Feb 12, 1994 112 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu M7.0 113 km
Sep 3, 2011 133 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu M7.0 134 km
Jan 13, 2011 118 km NNE of Tadine, New Caledonia M7.0 148 km
Feb 11, 1994 85 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.9 86 km
Mar 25, 2007 134 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.9 135 km
May 10, 2011 124 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia M6.8 135 km
May 21, 1997 99 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.8 100 km
Mar 9, 2012 57 km NE of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.7 58 km
Jun 29, 1995 0 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.6 1 km
Apr 4, 2007 129 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.5 130 km
Feb 15, 1994 104 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.5 105 km
Oct 17, 1992 45 km NE of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.5 45 km
Jan 9, 2011 110 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.5 110 km
Dec 29, 1993 78 km SE of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.5 78 km
Feb 16, 1994 135 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Urmil Category 1 176 km
2025 Seru Category 1 280 km
2023 Kevin Category 4 49 km
2023 Judy Category 3 28 km
2018 Hola Category 2 156 km
2017 Donna Category 2 256 km
2017 Cook Category 1 269 km
2016 Winston Category 4 223 km
2016 Ula Category 4 171 km
2015 Pam Category 5 20 km
2012 Jasmine Category 4 89 km
2011 Atu Category 4 150 km
2008 Gene Category 3 159 km
2007 Becky Category 1 117 km
2006 Jim Category 1 234 km
2004 Ivy Category 3 34 km
2003 Beni Category 3 73 km
2001 Paula Category 2 187 km
2001 Sose Category 1 64 km
2000 Iris Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1878 TANNA ISLAND Earthquake 12.0 m 102 km
2010 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 4.1 m 141 km
1875 LIFOU ISLAND, LOYALTY ISLANDS Earthquake 4.0 m 26 96 km
2008 LOYALTY ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 72 km
2023 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 125 km
2007 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 120 km
2012 OFF EAST COAST OF VANUATU Earthquake 0.1 m 58 km
2011 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 148 km
2011 LOYALTY ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 135 km
2011 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 111 km
1994 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.0 m 113 km
2012 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 85 km
1920 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 89 km
1878 TANNA ISLAND Earthquake 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yasur (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yasur Stratovolcano 361 m (1,184 ft) 2020 17 km
Traitor's Head Stratovolcano 817 m (2,680 ft) 1881 88 km
Aneityum Stratovolcano(es) 852 m (2,795 ft) Unknown 90 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 11.0 in
February 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 11.5 in Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 8.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
August 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in

Isangel has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 83.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.5") and October the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Isangel

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire de Lapkit
Primary School
Lowkualkual School
École primaire de Lamnatu
Collège Technique - Lycée Lowanatom
École primaire de Lowanatom
École primaire de Lamlu
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Radio Stations near Isangel

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Isangel

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bungalows White Beach
EVERGREEN
Hidden Treasure Bungalow
Hôtel White Beach
Rockwater Resort
Volcano Front Bungalow

Restaurants in Isangel

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oasis Restaurant
Sunset

Clinics in Isangel

17 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aid Post
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Health Center

Gas Stations in Isangel

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VU #333012381
VU #5497609777

Airports Near Isangel

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Whitegrass AirportTAHMedium Airport
Aneityum AirportAUYSmall Airport
Aniwa AirportAWDSmall Airport
Ipota AirportIPASmall Airport
Lenakel AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Isangel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Isangel

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Haos Kingdom Witnes Blong Jehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Efate
Elevation
64 m (210 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

Volcanoes Near Isangel

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Yasur Stratovolcano 361 m 2020
Traitor's Head Stratovolcano 817 m 1881
Aneityum Stratovolcano(es) 852 m

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Frequently Asked Questions About Isangel

What is the population of Isangel?

Isangel has a population of 1,437 residents and is located in Vanuatu. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Isangel?

Isangel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.0 inches.

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