Current Date And Time In Penama, Vanuatu
Sunday, 28 June 2026
09:29:06 VUT
Capital: Saratamata
Currency: Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Timezone: UTC +11:00 (VUT)
Population: 33,900
Area: 1,198.00 km²
State Code: PAM
Find states and regions closest to Penama in Vanuatu with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Vanuatu and Australia And Oceania.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Vanuatu
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Penama from our regional database:
| Capital City | Saratamata |
| Total Population | 33,900 |
| Land Area | 1,198 km² |
| Population Density | 28.30 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -15.3335° N |
| Center Longitude | 167.9053° E |
| Average Elevation | 523 m (1,717 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +11:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Sanma | 66 mi | 106 km | 57 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Malampa | 72 mi | 116 km | 62 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Torba | 77 mi | 124 km | 67 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Shefa | 163 mi | 262 km | 141 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Tafea | 253 mi | 406 km | 219 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Temotu Province | 341 mi | 549 km | 296 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Loyalty Islands | 396 mi | 638 km | 344 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| North Province | 432 mi | 696 km | 375 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| South Province | 457 mi | 736 km | 397 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Makira-Ulawa Province | 526 mi | 846 km | 457 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Penama by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Penama supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| New Caledonia | 392 mi | 631 km | 340 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Solomon Islands | 606 mi | 975 km | 526 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Fiji | 753 mi | 1,212 km | 654 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Tuvalu | 922 mi | 1,484 km | 801 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Norfolk Island | 946 mi | 1,523 km | 822 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Penama. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Penama (You) | Vanuatu | 33,900 | 1,198 | 28.30 |
| Sanma | Vanuatu | 58,000 | 4,248 | 13.65 |
| Malampa | Vanuatu | 42,500 | 2,779 | 15.29 |
| Torba | Vanuatu | 10,100 | 882 | 11.45 |
| Shefa | Vanuatu | 94,800 | 1,455 | 65.15 |
| Tafea | Vanuatu | 40,000 | 1,628 | 24.57 |
| Temotu Province | Solomon Islands | 24,134 | 895 | 26.97 |
| Loyalty Islands | New Caledonia | 18,353 | 1,981 | 0.59 |
| North Province | New Caledonia | 49,910 | 9,583 | 0.76 |
| South Province | New Caledonia | 203,144 | 7,012 | 4.88 |
| Makira-Ulawa Province | Solomon Islands | 55,126 | 3,188 | 17.29 |
How does Penama rank within Vanuatu? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Penama appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Penama is a state or region within Vanuatu in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Penama is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Penama by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Vanuatu page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Penama using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Penama.
Knowing the distance from Penama to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Vanuatu. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Penama map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Penama to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Penama table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Penama below the states table, or compare all Vanuatu states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Australia And Oceania. Use the population & area comparison and Vanuatu state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.