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Saratamata

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Updated Thursday, October 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Saratamata month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Saratamata are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), August the coldest (average low 23°C), and March the wettest (about 456 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)
January28.925.33769.8
February29.225.63839.4
March28.825.24569.5
April28.525.23839.5
May27.524.63629.5
June26.824.12279.4
July26.223.62289.2
August26.123.42239.8
September26.523.623510.0
October27.224.028210.2
November28.024.531810.8
December28.625.030010.6

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Research updated Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Past and future events in Saratamata

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Upcoming

  1. New Year’s Eve 2026 Fireworks

    Fireworks display and celebrations in Saratamata for New Year’s Eve 2026.

  2. New Year's Eve 2026 in Saratamata

    Fireworks and celebrations marking the start of 2027, offering a less crowded experience on the eastern coast of Ambae.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Provincial headquarters debate (2020)

    Discussion about returning the Penama provincial headquarters to Saratamata, highlighting its central location for Ambae, Pentecost and Maewo islands.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Air Vanuatu

    Domestic airline operating regular flights from the nearby Longana airfield to Port Vila and Luganville.

  • Tanna Coffee Restaurant

    Restaurant in the heart of Saratamata known for traditional Vanuatu dishes such as laplap, tuluk and baked pork.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Saratamata yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Saratamata Museum of Art

    Museum showcasing a rich tapestry of Ni‑Vanuatu art and cultural heritage.

  • Longana Airfield

    Small airfield serving Saratamata with regular domestic flights.

  • Hideaway Island

    Scenic island spot popular with visitors for its natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere.

  • Blue Lagoon

    A tranquil lagoon offering swimming and photo opportunities near Saratamata.

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01 · Overview

Saratamata, in brief

Where is Saratamata located?

Saratamata serves as the capital of the Penama Province within the island country of Vanuatu. Positioned precisely at latitude -15.28625 and longitude 167.99125, the settlement lies on the eastern shore of Ambae Island.

What defines the daily movement in Saratamata?

As the largest settlement on Ambae Island, daily movement revolves around local commerce and provincial administration. Residents and visitors navigate a small commercial footprint that includes a couple of retail shops, a restaurant, and a guest house. Routine daily activity frequently centers on the local market, where vendors trade locally farmed goods.

How do people travel to and from the settlement?

Daily transportation networks connect the area beyond the immediate shorelines. Saratamata is served by a small airfield located in the nearby settlement of Longana. This facility handles regular domestic flights operated by Air Vanuatu, maintaining transit links to Port Vila and Luganville under the Pacific/Efate timezone.

What administrative and geographic parameters apply?

Operating within the Penama administrative region, the locality functions without an official permanent population figure recorded in standard datasets, and its elevation metrics remain unspecified. Transactions across the area utilize the VUV currency, while official and daily communications occur across multiple languages including Bislama, English, and French as spoken within Vanuatu.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saratamata

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01 · Q&A

Where is Saratamata located and what are its coordinates?

Saratamata is situated in Vanuatu at geographic coordinates -15.2863, 167.9913, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Saratamata?

Saratamata has a recorded population of approximately a monitored urban population and observes the Pacific/Efate time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Saratamata?

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

04 · Q&A

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