Kwato Island
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| ISO code | PG-MBA |
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| Official website | www |
Kwato Island an island in China Strait, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea.
Administration
The island belongs to Logea North Ward, which belongs to
History
In 1891, Rev Charles Abel and his wife Beatrice commenced a mission on this island, which developed into a non-hierarchical church, and self-supporting mission, teaching boat-building, agriculture and management skills.[3]
Geography
The island is part of the Logea group, itself a part of Samarai Islands of the Louisiade Archipelago.
Economy
The islanders, like other from Samarai Islands are experts in boat building.
Demographics
The population of 66 is split between 2 villages: Kwato missionary which is inland, and Isuhina which is on the coast.
Transportation
There is a dock on the island.
References
- ^ Prostar Sailing Directions 2004 New Guinea Enroute, p. 168
- ^ LLG map
- ^ "Lonely Planet". Archived from the original on 2016-03-19. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
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