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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.
Native name: Maiʻao | |
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 NASA picture of Maiʻao | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 17°39′S 150°38′W / 17.650°S 150.633°W |
| Archipelago | Society Islands |
| Total islands | 2 |
| Major islands | Maiʻao |
| Area | 8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 343[1] (2022) |
| Pop. density | 41/km2 (106/sq mi) |
Geography
editThe 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
editThe island is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Moʻorea-Maiʻao, itself in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands.
References
edit- ^ "Les résultats du recensement de la population 2022 de Polynésie française" [Results of the 2022 population census of French Polynesia] (PDF) (in French). Institut de la statistique de la Polynésie française. January 2023.
- Maiʻao 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)