Kui Island

Coordinates: 10°33′19″S 150°43′55″E / 10.55528°S 150.73194°E / -10.55528; 150.73194
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Kui Island
Nickname: Mekinley Island
Map
Geography
LocationOceania
Coordinates10°33′19″S 150°43′55″E / 10.55528°S 150.73194°E / -10.55528; 150.73194[1]
ArchipelagoLouisiade Archipelago
Adjacent toSolomon Sea
Administration
Demographics
DemonymPapuan people
Population5
Additional information
Time zone
Official websitewww.ncdc.gov.pg

Mekinley Island (also known as Kui Island) is an island north of Sariba Island, and on the eastern side of China Strait, in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea.

Administration

The island is part of Sidudu Ward, which belongs to Bwanabwana Rural Local Level Government Area LLG, Samarai-Murua District, which are in Milne Bay Province.[2]


Geography

The island is part of the Sariba group, itself a part of Samarai Islands of the Louisiade Archipelago. It is located 10 meters from South Kui Island

Demographics

The population of 5 people is living in the northern coast.

Economy

The islanders, are farmers as opposed to eastern Louisiade Archipelago islanders. they grow Sago, Taro, and Yams for crops.

References