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Tegano, Rennell Island

Coordinates: 11°44′26.82″S 160°26′5″E / 11.7407833°S 160.43472°E / -11.7407833; 160.43472
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Tegano is a village in the Solomon Islands, on Rennell Island in the Rennell and Bellona province. This village has a guest house in European style and is very popular.

11°44′26.82″S 160°26′5″E / 11.7407833°S 160.43472°E / -11.7407833; 160.43472

A PBY engine which had been hauled close to the shoreline. Image taken 1995
Typical view of Lake Tegano. Taken September 2008

Location

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The village is located near the west end of Lake Tegano to the East of Nuipani, with access by boat or a 45-minute walk from Nuipani.

Population

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120 people approx

Religion

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Seventh-day Adventist Church

Policing

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Generally policing is serviced by the Tigoa police station as well as a local Provincial government employed area Constable.