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Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Shefa · Vanuatu
Port-Vila is a mid-size city in Shefa, Vanuatu with a population of 35,901. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Port-Vila
Port Vila, or simply Vila, is the capital of Vanuatu and its largest city. It is on the island of Efate, in Shefa Province.
The population was 49,034 as of the 2020 Vanuatu census. This represented 16.3% of Vanuatu's total population in 2020.
People
Climate
| Population | 35,901 |
| Population Density | 3,941 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.7365°, 168.3137° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Efate |
| Country | 🇻🇺 Vanuatu |
| State / Province | Shefa |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.1 inches (2,315 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Port-Vila
Port-Vila is a mid-size city in Vanuatu (Shefa) with a population of 35,901. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 Port-Vila
Port-Vila 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above Vanuatu avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 172 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.7365°N, 168.3137°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Efate |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 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 | — | 142 km |
| 2015 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 8.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 1999 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 10 | 146 km |
| 2002 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 51 km |
| 1950 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 103 km |
| 1961 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 77 km |
| 2024 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 14 | 30 km |
| 2010 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 34 km |
| 2011 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 72 km |
| 2011 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 65 km |
| 2012 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 125 km |
| 2023 | EAST EPI VOLCANO | Astronomical | 0.1 m | — | 118 km |
| 2012 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1933 | VANUATU ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1878 | TANNA ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: North Vate (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| North Vate | Stratovolcano(es) | 594 m (1,949 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Kuwae | Caldera | -2 m (-7 ft) | 1974 | 104 km |
| Epi | Stratovolcano(es) | 833 m (2,733 ft) | 2004 | 118 km |
| Traitor's Head | Stratovolcano | 817 m (2,680 ft) | 1881 | 149 km |
| Ambrym | Pyroclastic shield | 1,334 m (4,377 ft) | 2018 | 167 km |
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 |
Port-Vila 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").
Colleges & Universities in Port-Vila
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agence Universite de la Francophonie | University | — | — |
| Lifechanger Christian College | College | — | — |
| Lifechanger Christian College | College | — | — |
| National Universite de Vanuatu | University | — | — |
| Onesua Presbyterian College | College | — | — |
| University of the South Pacific | University | — | — |
| Vanuatu Institute of Technology | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Port-Vila
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montmartre Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| vila north school area | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole publique d'anamburu | — | — | — | — |
| Lonest Primary School (kindy-6) | — | — | — | — |
| Freswota skul | — | — | — | — |
| Vila East School | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole centrale | — | — | — | — |
| Port Vila International School | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Français J.M.G. Le Clézio Port-Vila | — | — | — | — |
| Youth Challenge Vanuatu | — | — | — | — |
| Seaside Primary & Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Millenaire d'Imere - College et Primaire | — | — | — | — |
| Melemaat Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fokona - Seventh-day Adventist School | — | — | — | — |
| Berg's preschool & Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| École Maternelle du Sacré-Cœur | — | — | — | — |
| Donna Elite Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Donna Elite Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| NTM Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole St. Jean D'Arc | — | — | — | — |
| Sorovanga SDA School | — | — | — | — |
| Epauto Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Child Care School | — | — | — | — |
| Computer Network Services | — | — | — | — |
| Lycee De Montmarte | — | — | — | — |
| Malapoa College | — | — | — | — |
| INTV College | — | — | — | — |
| Tebakor Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Port Vila International School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Port-Vila
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 Port-Vila
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée National de Vanuatu | ||||
| National Archives and National Library | ||||
| WW II Museum |
Libraries in Port-Vila
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vila Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Port-Vila
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Manples | |||||
| Port Vila Main Market | |||||
| Seaside Market House |
Hotels in Port-Vila
33 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Port-Vila
40 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Port-Vila
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Port-Vila
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Port-Vila
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Port-Vila
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Port-Vila
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Port-Vila
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Port-Vila
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Port-Vila
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Port-Vila
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Port-Vila
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Port-Vila
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Port-Vila
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bauerfield International Airport | VLI | Large Airport |
| Forari Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Siwo Airport | EAE | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Port-Vila
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL Namba Tri | |
| Transam Shipping Agency | |
| Underwater Post Office | |
| Vanuatu Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Port-Vila
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Roi Mata’s Domain | Cultural | 2008 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Port-Vila
30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Apostolic Church | |
| Beverly Hills SDA church | |
| Britano - Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur | |
| Church | |
| Church of God | |
| Church of the Lost Sheep | |
| Eglise du Coeur Immaculé de Marie de Paray | |
| Epauto SDA church | |
| Etas Zone 12 Church | |
| Foursquare Gospel Church | |
| Malasitapu | |
| Mormons | |
| Mormons | |
| New Covenant Church | |
| No. 1 SDA Church Building | |
| NTM | |
| NTM | |
| Pakaroa Presbyterian Church | |
| Paton Memorial Church (PMC) |
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What is the population of Port-Vila?
Port-Vila has a population of 35,901 residents and is located in Vanuatu. The population density is 3,941 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Port-Vila?
Port-Vila 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.