Luganville is the second largest city in the Republic of Vanuatu and is located on the island of Espiritu Santo. The population is 10,738. Luganville is one of Vanuatu's busiest ports, especially as a transshipment point for copra and cacao.
Luganville has a market place in town which is quite popular with cheap local foods and drinks. In the centre there are two main types of stores; tourist boutiques, and all-in-one stores, best described as a cross between a supermarket and a hardware store.