Aranuka
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Main articles: Kiribati and Gilbert Islands
Aranuka is an atoll of Kiribati, located just north of the equator, in the Gilbert Islands. It has an area of 11.6 square kilometres (4.5 square miles) and a population of 1,057 in 2010. By local tradition, Aranuka is the central island of the Gilbert group.
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Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 0°09′N 173°35′E |
Archipelago | Gilbert Islands |
Area | 13.228 km2 (5.107 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Administration | |
Capital city | Buariki |
Demographics | |
Population | 1,125 (2015 Census) |
Pop. density | 79.9/km2 (206.9/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | I-Kiribati 99.6% |
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