Maiana
Atoll in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Main articles: Kiribati and Gilbert Islands
Maiana is an atoll in Kiribati and is one of the Central Gilbert Islands. Maiana is 44 kilometres (27 mi) south of the capital island of South Tarawa and has a population of 1,982 as of 2015[update]. The northern and eastern sides of the atoll are a single island, whilst the western edge consists of submerged reefs and many uninhabited islets, all surrounding a lagoon. The atoll is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) long and is very narrow, with an average width of less than 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) and a total land area (including uninhabited islets) of 16.72 square kilometres (6.46 sq mi).[1]
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Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 0°56′N 173°00′E |
Archipelago | Gilbert Islands |
Area | 16.72 km2 (6.46 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Administration | |
Demographics | |
Population | 1,982 (2015 Census) |
Pop. density | 121/km2 (313/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | I-Kiribati 99.9% |
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