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Pango, Vanuatu

Shefa · Vanuatu

Pango is a small town in Shefa, Vanuatu with a population of 2,485. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,485 Population 273/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
91.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Efate Timezone

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About Pango

Pango is a community located on the southern coast of Efate, Vanuatu. It is considered peri-urban and is located seven kilometers away from Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu.

People

Population2,485
Density273/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain91.1 in/yr
Sunny Days172/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population2,485
Population Density273 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates-17.7833°, 168.2833°
TimezonePacific/Efate
Country🇻🇺 Vanuatu
State / ProvinceShefa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation91.1 inches (2,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pango

Pango is a small town in Vanuatu (Shefa) with a population of 2,485. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Efate.

Climate in Pango

Pango has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (27°C), the coldest is Jul (22.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2237 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 22.3° / 31.2° 272.6
Feb 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31.2° 232.9
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 22.6° / 30.8° 334.1
Apr 25.9°C / 79°F 22° / 29.8° 265.1
May 24.4°C / 76°F 20° / 28.7° 212.8
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 19.8° / 27.3° 158.7
Jul 22.3°C / 72°F 18.1° / 26.5° 94.0
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 18.1° / 27.1° 88.6
Sep 23°C / 73°F 18.4° / 27.7° 84.5
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 19.6° / 28.6° 125.8
Nov 25°C / 77°F 20.6° / 29.3° 188.9
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.7° 179.4
Pango has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above Vanuatu avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates-17.7833°N, 168.2833°W
TimezonePacific/Efate

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.1"
140% above Vanuatu avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.43"
Driest Month (Sep) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,275 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 10, 2010 33 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M7.3 35 km
Aug 20, 2011 71 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M7.2 66 km
Jan 2, 2002 50 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M7.2 50 km
Mar 5, 1990 69 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M7.1 64 km
Aug 20, 2011 64 km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M7.1 59 km
Feb 2, 2012 125 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M7.1 122 km
Feb 11, 1994 85 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.9 144 km
Jan 23, 2015 81 km NNE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M6.8 87 km
Jan 3, 2002 33 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M6.6 32 km
Aug 20, 2011 65 km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M6.5 60 km
Oct 1, 1994 67 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M6.5 64 km
Sep 20, 2017 85 km NNW of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.4 141 km
Jul 24, 1994 97 km S of Lakatoro, Vanuatu M6.4 118 km
Jan 23, 2006 74 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M6.4 74 km
Sep 23, 1990 74 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M6.4 71 km
Feb 16, 1994 135 km WNW of Isangel, Vanuatu M6.4 135 km
Sep 29, 2001 86 km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M6.4 81 km
Jan 23, 2024 39 km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M6.3 33 km
May 13, 2003 78 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M6.3 80 km
May 25, 2024 83 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu M6.3 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Lola Category 4 165 km
2023 Kevin Category 4 36 km
2023 Judy Category 3 32 km
2020 Harold Category 5 201 km
2018 Hola Category 3 213 km
2017 Donna Category 3 267 km
2017 Cook Category 2 94 km
2016 Zena Category 1 255 km
2015 Pam Category 5 49 km
2012 Jasmine Category 3 201 km
2011 Atu Category 4 144 km
2007 Becky Category 1 90 km
2004 Ivy Category 3 9 km
2003 Beni Category 4 163 km
2001 Paula Category 2 69 km
2001 Sose Category 1 101 km
2000 Iris Category 1 87 km
1999 Dani Category 2 76 km
1998 Yali Category 2 65 km
1997 Fergus Category 2 95 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 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 137 km
2002 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 3.0 m 50 km
1950 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 2.5 m 98 km
1961 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.9 m 72 km
2024 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m 14 29 km
2010 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 35 km
2011 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 66 km
2011 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 59 km
2012 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 122 km
2023 EAST EPI VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 123 km
2012 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 141 km
1933 VANUATU ISLANDS Earthquake 113 km
1878 TANNA ISLAND Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: North Vate (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
North Vate Stratovolcano(es) 594 m (1,949 ft) Unknown 36 km
Kuwae Caldera -2 m (-7 ft) 1974 110 km
Epi Stratovolcano(es) 833 m (2,733 ft) 2004 123 km
Traitor's Head Stratovolcano 817 m (2,680 ft) 1881 148 km
Ambrym Pyroclastic shield 1,334 m (4,377 ft) 2018 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
February 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 13.4 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 9.0 in
May 76°F (24°C) 7.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
August 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Coldest
September 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in

Pango has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 91.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.4") and September the driest (4.2").

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Schools in Pango

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Football Academy
Pango Centre School
Pango French School
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Radio Stations near Pango

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BUZZ FM 96.3 news, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Femme Pawa FM variety MP3 90 kbps
Paradise 98FM variety MP3 90 kbps

Museums in Pango

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée National de Vanuatu
National Archives and National Library
WW II Museum

Libraries in Pango

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Port Vila Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pango

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Manples
Port Vila Main Market
Seaside Market House

Hotels in Pango

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Erakor Island Resort
Eratap Resort
Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa
Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa

Restaurants in Pango

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aqua Restaurant
Cafe vila

Clinics in Pango

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VU #332948492

Stadiums & Teams in Pango

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pango

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bauerfield International AirportVLILarge Airport
Forari AirportSmall Airport
Siwo AirportEAESmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pango

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
House of Refuge
Jack Kalotiti Kalotrip AOG Church
Navele session
Niel Thomas Ministry
Pentecostal Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Efate
Elevation
1 m (3 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 Pango

What is the population of Pango?

Pango has a population of 2,485 residents and is located in Vanuatu. The population density is 273 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pango?

Pango has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 172 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.1 inches.

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