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Fakahina, or Kaīna,[2] is a small atoll in the north of the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia. The nearest land is Fangatau Atoll, located 72 km to the north-west. Fakahina's length is 9 kilometres (5.6 miles) and its maximum width 6.3 kilometres (3.9 miles). It has a land area of 11.55 square kilometres (4 square miles) and a lagoon area of 20 square kilometres (8 square miles). There is no pass connecting the lagoon with the ocean.
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 15°59′S 140°11′W |
| Archipelago | Tuamotus |
| Area | 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi) (lagoon) 11.55 km2 (4 sq mi) (above water) |
| Length | 9 km (5.6 mi) |
| Width | 6.3 km (3.91 mi) |
| Administration | |
France | |
| Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
| Administrative subdivision | Îles Tuamotu-Gambier |
| Commune | Fangatau |
| Largest settlement | Tarione |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 155[1] (2012) |
| Pop. density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
Fakahina has 155 inhabitants. The main village is Tarione.
History
The first recorded European to arrive to Fakahina Atoll was Otto von Kotzebue, sailing in the service of the Russian tsars, in 1824. This atoll appears as "Predpriati" in some maps.[3]
At the beginning of the 20th century part of the population of Fakahina was moved to Puka-Puka to work in the production of copra.[4]
Administration
Fakahina belongs to the commune of Fangatau, which consists of Fangatau Atoll, as well as the atoll and associated commune of Fakahina.
References
- "Population". Institut de la statistique de la Polynésie française. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- Young, J.L. (1899). "Names of the Paumotu Islands, with the old names so far as they are known". Journal of the Polynesian Society. 8 (4): 264–268. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
- Young, J. L. (1899). "Names of the Paumotu Islands". Journal of the Polynesian Society. 8 (4): 265. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- "Atoll de Puka Puka, Archipel des Tuamotu" (in French). Tahiti Heritage. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
External links
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[de] Fakahina
Fakahina, alte Namen: Niuhi (polyn. für „Kokosnussinsel“), Predpriatie, Fangahina, Akahina, ist ein dünn besiedeltes, aus zwölf Inseln bestehendes Atoll im Nordosten des Tuamotu-Archipels im Südpazifik, das politisch zum französischen Überseeterritorium (Pays d’outre-mer) Französisch-Polynesien gehört. Die nächste bewohnte Insel ist Fangatau, 75 km in östlicher Richtung.- [en] Fakahina
[es] Fakahina (atolón)
Fakahina es un atolón del archipiélago Tuamotu en Polinesia Francesa. Forma parte de la comuna de Fangatau y constituye uno de los atolones más aislados del archipiélago.[fr] Fakahina
Fakahina est un atoll situé dans l'archipel des Tuamotu en Polynésie française. Celui-ci fait partie de la commune de Fangatau et constitue l'un des atolls les plus isolés de l'archipel.[it] Fakahina
Fakahina (anche Kaīna) è un piccolo atollo ad ovest del gruppo delle isole Tuamotu nella Polinesia francese.[ru] Факахина
Факахина (фр. Fakahina), или Каина (Kaīna)[1] — атолл в архипелаге Туамоту (Французская Полинезия). Расположен в 75 км к востоку от атолла Фангатау.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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