Aukena is the 5th largest of the Gambier Islands in French Polynesia. Aukena is located about halfway between Mangareva and Akamaru, or about 5 km southeast of Mangareva. Aukena is approximately 2.5 km long and about 0.5 km wide, with a total area of 1.35 km².

Aukena

View of Aukena from Mangareva
Aukena
Geography
Location	Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	23°06′42″S 134°54′01″W
Archipelago	Tuamotus
Area	1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi)
Length	2.5 km (1.55 mi)
Width	0.5 km (0.31 mi)
Highest elevation	198 m (650 ft)
Highest point	(unnamed)
Administration
France
Overseas collectivity	French Polynesia
Administrative subdivision	Tuamotus
Commune	Gambier Islands
Demographics
Population	40[1] (2012)
Pop. density	30/km2 (80/sq mi)

Gallery

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  Watchtower. Background: Mangareva Island
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  Watchtower. Background: Mt. Duff
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  Ruins of Re'e Seminary College, the first college of French Polynesia
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  Church of St.Raphael
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  Oven for coral lime. Missionaries used it to build various churches in the Gambier Islands.
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  View from the watchtower. View is of Manui and Kamaka

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