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Buariki (Aranuka)

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Aranuka
Map
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates0°09′N 173°35′E / 0.150°N 173.583°E / 0.150; 173.583 (Aranuka)
ArchipelagoGilbert Islands
Area13.228 km2 (5.107 sq mi)
Highest elevation3 m (10 ft)
Administration
Demographics
Population1,057
Pop. density79.9/km2 (206.9/sq mi)

Buariki is the largest island in the Aranuka atoll of the Gilbert Islands in the Republic of Kiribati. Together with Takaeang the two large islands form the triangle shape of the atoll with Buariki forming the base.[1]

Villages

  • Baurua
  • Buariki

Air transportation

The humble Aranuka Airport is located about one kilometre north of Buariki village.

See also

References

  1. ^ "10. Aranuka" (PDF). Office of Te Beretitent - Republic of Kiribati Island Report Series. 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2015.

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