Maewo (or Maéwo; also Aurora Island) is an island in Vanuatu in Penama province, 105 km to the east of Espiritu Santo. It is 47 km long, and 6 km wide, with an area of 269 km². Its highest point is 795 m above sea level. In 1979 the island had a population of 1,772. Maewo is the island with the highest rainfall in Vanuatu, greater than 2 500 mm per year. Because of this, the island is well-wooded and fertile. The most notable city on the island is Lakarere, on the northwest coast.… (More on Maewo)