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Hog Harbour

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Updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Hog Harbour month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hog Harbour are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 27–27°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), August the coldest (average low 23°C), and March the wettest (about 437 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.324.43539.8
February29.624.73269.4
March29.224.54379.5
April28.824.33319.6
May27.923.72109.7
June27.323.31099.6
July26.822.91099.7
August26.822.611510.2
September27.222.912710.5
October27.923.320510.5
November28.523.728211.0
December29.124.128710.5

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1897

    In 1897, Dr Bowie, who was then a Scottish missionary had first established the Presbyterian Church mission in Hog Harbour.

  2. Documented history · 1928

    Baker (1928) reported to have seen "no fewer than 125 intersex [pigs] in one single day at Hog Harbour" (see also Narave pig).

  3. Documented history · 1933

    Baker (August 1933-January 1934) Before and at Independence (July 1980), Hog Harbour was aligned with the incoming anglophone Vanua'aku Party.

  4. Documented history · 1980

    During the Santo Rebellion, the village was attacked 21 August 1980 by pro-secessionists.

  5. Establishment of Presbyterian Church mission

    In 1897, Scottish missionary Dr Bowie first established the Presbyterian Church mission in Hog Harbour.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • John R. Baker

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 1928.

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01 · Overview

Hog Harbour, in brief

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02 · History

How Hog Harbour took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Hog Harbour

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Hog Harbour

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Hog Harbour

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Hog Harbour

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Hog Harbour

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08 · Questions

Questions about Hog Harbour

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hog Harbour

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01 · Q&A

Where is Hog Harbour located and what are its coordinates?

Hog Harbour is situated in Vanuatu at geographic coordinates -15.1333, 167.1000, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Hog Harbour?

Hog Harbour has a recorded population of approximately 1,000 and observes the Pacific/Efate time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Hog Harbour?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Hog Harbour include BI, EN-VU, FR-VU, with VUV used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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