Gesila Island is a small island separating West Channel, East Channel and China Strait, just south of Milne Bay, in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea.

Gesila Island
Gesila Island is located in Papua New Guinea
Gesila Island
Gesila Island
Geography
LocationOceania
Coordinates10°35′19″S 150°38′34″E / 10.58861°S 150.64278°E / -10.58861; 150.64278[1]
ArchipelagoLouisiade Archipelago
Adjacent toSolomon Sea
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Gesila
Area0.17 km2 (0.066 sq mi)
Length0.95 km (0.59 mi)
Width0.2 km (0.12 mi)
Coastline2.2 km (1.37 mi)
Highest elevation61 m (200 ft)
Highest pointMount Gesila
Administration
Province Milne Bay
Island GroupSamarai Islands
WardKuiaro
Largest settlementGesila (pop. 19)
Demographics
Population19 (2014)
Pop. density111.3/km2 (288.3/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsPapauans, Austronesians, Melanesians.
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codePG-MBA
Official websitewww.ncdc.gov.pg

Administration

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

History

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The island is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist church. From 1961 until the 1980s it was the site of the Adventist mission headquarters for the Milne Bay area (which is now administered from Popondetta).[3]

Geography

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The island is part of Samarai Islands of the Louisiade Archipelago.

Demographics

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The population of 19 is located on a single village on the northwest point.

Economy

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The islanders, are farmers. They are also paid for taking care of the old church building.

Transportation

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There is a dock in the village.

References

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