Fakarava (commune)
Commune in French Polynesia, France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fakarava is a commune of French Polynesia in the archipelago of the Tuamotu Islands. The commune is in the administrative subdivision of the Îles Tuamotu-Gambier.[2] The commune includes seven islands. The chef-lieu is the village Rotoava.[3]
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Fakarava | |
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 View of the inner lagoon of Fakarava from Rotoava | |
 Location (in red) within the Tuamotu Archipelago | |
Location of Fakarava  | |
| Coordinates: 16°03′40″S 145°37′0″W | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
| Subdivision | Îles Tuamotu-Gambier |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Etienne Maro |
Area 1 | 110.0 km2 (42.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 1,679 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−10:00 |
| INSEE/Postal code | 98716 / |
| Elevation | 0–0 m (0–0 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Geography
The commune of Fakarava consists of three associated communes: Fakarava (also including the atoll Toau), Kauehi (also including the atolls Aratika, Raraka and Taiaro) and Niau.[3][4]
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