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Maiʻao

Island in French Polynesia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Maiʻao
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Maiʻao, also rendered Maiao in languages other than Tahitian, is an 8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi) island formation located 78 km (48 mi) southwest of Moʻorea and one of the Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent) in French Polynesia.

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Geography

The island formation consists of one high island with a peak elevation of 154 meters (505') and a low island (or motu) that winds along the base of the high island. The formation encloses two hypersaline lagoons called Roto Iti and Roto Rahi. The island also has a lagoon at its edge. All lagoons are connected through narrow channels. The island is home to 343 people (2022 census).

Administration

The island is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Moʻorea-Maiʻao, itself in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands.

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