Port-Vila
VanuatuVU
Capital and largest city of Vanuatu
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 49,034
- Coordinates
- -17.736, 168.314
- Timezone
- Pacific/Efate
- Elevation
- 59 m
Overview of Port-Vila
Part of Vanuatu, Port-Vila is a small town. Some 49,034 inhabitants call it home. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards culture, nature and nightlife.
Things to do in Port-Vila
Culture in Port-Vila
(13)The culture shortlist for Port-Vila: Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Cemeteries and Churches. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Port-Vila. Altogether 13 options are tagged here.
Nature in Port-Vila
(13)Nature in Port-Vila covers Countryside, Desert, Forest, Geological Formations and Islands. In all, 13 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Port-Vila's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Port-Vila
(8)On the nightlife side, Port-Vila offers Bars, Casinos, Disco, Events and Music. All of it is drawn from Port-Vila's recorded activities. 8 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Port-Vila
(8)Under sports, Port-Vila is tagged with Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Running and Slopes. In all, 8 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Port-Vila's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Port-Vila
(5)On the water sports side, Port-Vila offers Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Rafting, Surf and Wakeboard. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Port-Vila. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Port-Vila
(2)Port-Vila records Parachute and Shooting Ranges under adventure. All of it is drawn from Port-Vila's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Port-Vila
(2)Port-Vila's family entries include Aquariums and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Port-Vila is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Port-Vila
(2)The shopping shortlist for Port-Vila: Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Port-Vila's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Port-Vila
(2)Wellness in Port-Vila covers Farms and Ranches. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Port-Vila's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Port-Vila
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Vanuatu first, then drive or cycle into Port-Vila. The local time zone is Pacific/Efate.
Similar destinations
Places near Port-Vila that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Port-Vila known for?
- Port-Vila is mainly a destination for culture, nature and nightlife, set in Vanuatu with around 49,034 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Port-Vila?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Cemeteries and Churches in Port-Vila. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Port-Vila?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Port-Vila located?
- Administratively, Port-Vila sits in Vanuatu — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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