Sanma Province

Sanma in Vanuatu

Sanma is a province located in the Northern part of the nation of Vanuatu, occupying the nation's largest island, Espiritu Santo, which is located approximately 2,500 km northeast of Sydney, Australia.

The name Sanma is derived from the initial letters of the main islands of (Espiritu) SANto and MAlo.

Population

It has a population of 45,860 and an area of 4,248 km². The provincial capital is Luganville. Other centers of population include Champagne Beach, Hogharbour, Port Olry, and Aseviah.

Overview

Sanma provincial council is responsible for running the daily affairs of the province. The council is elected every four years, the party which has the vast majority of seats sets up the provincial government. The head of the provincial government is the President of Sanma province. The headquarters of the province is located in the town centre of Luganville.

Critics had blamed the provincial government for ill management of the provincial affairs during the past few years. For example, over the last few years, poor management had culminated in a considerable amount of litigations. This has therefore cost the council a fortune as regards legal fees. One of the avowed aims of this recent council at Sanma province is to ensure transparency, and good governance.

Islands

Flag of Sanma Province

Name	Population	Area in km2
Aese	0
Aore	556	58
Araki	140	2.5
Bokissa	56
Espiritu Santo	39,606	4,010
Malo	4,273	180
Malokilikili	19
Mavea	207
Tangoa	394
Tutuba	609
Urelapa	0