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.
Administration The island belongs to Kuiaro, of Bwanabwana Rural Local Level Government Area LLG, Samarai-Murua District, which are in Milne Bay Province.LLG map
History 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).History of Gesila island
Geography The island is part of Samarai Islands of the Louisiade Archipelago.
Demographics The population of 19 is located on a single village on the northwest point.
Economy The islanders, are farmers. They are also paid for taking care of the old church building.
Transportation There is a dock in the village.
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