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Kauehi, or Putake,[2] is an atoll in the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia. The nearest land is Raraka Atoll, located 17 km to the Southeast. Kauehi has a wide lagoon measuring 24 km by 18 km. The atoll has a lagoon area of 320 km2 (124 sq mi), and a land area of 16 km2 (6 sq mi). Kauehi's lagoon has one navigable pass.
 NASA picture of Kauehi Atoll | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 15°52′S 145°8′W |
| Archipelago | Tuamotus |
| Area | 320 km2 (120 sq mi) (lagoon) 16 km2 (6 sq mi) (above water) |
| Length | 24 km (14.9 mi) |
| Width | 18 km (11.2 mi) |
| Administration | |
France | |
| Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
| Administrative subdivision | Îles Tuamotu-Gambier |
| Commune | Fakarava |
| Largest settlement | Tearavero |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 257[1] (2012) |
The atoll has 257 inhabitants as of 2012[update]. The main village is called Tearavero.[3]
History
Even though Kauehi Atoll was probably well known to the pearl traders, the first recorded European to visit it was the Beagle's captain Robert FitzRoy in 1835.[3][4] Kauehi was later visited by the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838–1842. Charles Wilkes called the atoll "Vincennes" after his ship.[5]
Administration
Kauehi Atoll belongs to the commune of Fakarava, which consists of Fakarava, as well as the atolls of Aratika, Kauehi, Niau, Raraka, Taiaro and Toau.
References
- "Population". Institut de la statistique de la Polynésie française. Retrieved 2 October 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.
- Kauehi on tahitiheritage.pf
- Les Atolls des Tuamotu, Jacques Bonvallot, Institut de recherche pour le développement, nakladateľstvo IRD , 1994, ISBN 9782709911757, p. 275-282.
- United States Exploring Expedition
External links
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[de] Kauehi
Kauehi, auch Putake genannt, ist ein Atoll des Tuamotu-Archipels in Französisch-Polynesien. Das Atoll gehört administrativ zur Gemeinde Fakarava. Kauehi erreicht eine Ausdehnung von 17 × 23 km. Das nächste Atoll, Raraka ist 17 km südöstlich gelegen.- [en] Kauehi
[fr] Kauehi
Kauehi, également connu sous le nom de Putake[2], est un atoll de l'archipel des Tuamotu en Polynésie française. Il dépend administrativement de la commune de Fakarava. Depuis 1977, Kauehi fait partie des sept atolls de la commune de Fakarava classés Réserve de biosphère par l’UNESCO[3].[it] Kauehi
Kauehi è un atollo appartenente all'arcipelago delle Isole Tuamotu nella Polinesia francese.[ru] Кауэхи
Кауэхи (фр. Kauehi) — атолл в архипелаге Туамоту (Французская Полинезия). Расположен в западной части архипелага в 40 км к северо-востоку от атолла Факарава и в 18 км к северо-западу от атолла Рарака.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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