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Raivavae
Island in French Polynesia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Raivavae (Tahitian: Ra‘ivāvae /ra.ʔi.va:va.e/) is one of the Austral Islands in French Polynesia. Its total land area including offshore islets is 17.9 km2 (6.9 sq mi).[2]: 205 At the 2022 census, it had a population of 900.[1] The island is of volcanic origin, and rises to 437 metres (1,434 ft) elevation at Mont Hiro.[2]: 243
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Raivavae | |
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![]() NASA picture of Raivavae island | |
Coordinates: 23°52′09″S 147°39′49″W | |
Country | France |
Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
Subdivision | Austral Islands |
Area 1 | 17.9 km2 (6.9 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | 900 |
• Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−10:00 |
INSEE/Postal code | 98739 /98750 |
Elevation | 0–437 m (0–1,434 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
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