Maiao
Native name: Mai'ao | |
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 NASA picture of Mai'ao | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 17°39′S 150°38′W / 17.650°S 150.633°WCoordinates: 17°39′S 150°38′W / 17.650°S 150.633°W |
| Archipelago | Society Islands |
| Total islands | 2 |
| Major islands | Maiao |
| Area | 8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
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| Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2[1] |
| Pop. density | 34/km2 (88/sq mi) |
Maiao, also known as Mai'ao, is an 8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi) island formation located 78 km (48 mi) southwest of Mo'orea and one of the Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent) in French Polynesia.
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 2 people (as of Aug. 2007 census).
Administration[]
The island is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Mo'orea-Mai'ao, itself in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands.
References[]
- ^ Institut Statistique de Polynésie Française (ISPF). "TABLEAU II Population des communes et communes associées de Polynésie française" (PDF) (in French). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-02-29. Retrieved 2007-12-02.
- Maiao at the Wayback Machine (archived December 23, 2010) at Oceandots.com (accessed June 22, 2006)
- Lesser known Society Islands at colonialvoyage.com (accessed Oct. 22, 2006)] (includes image)
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Categories:
- Islands of the Society Islands