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Manuhangi (also known as Te Fara[2]) is an atoll of the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia. It is located 68 km southeast of Nengonengo, 52 km west of Paraoa and 845 km east of Tahiti.[3]

Manuhangi

NASA picture of Manuhangi Atoll
Manuhangi
Geography
Location	Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	19°14′S 141°15′W
Archipelago	Tuamotus
Area	7 km2 (2.7 sq mi) (lagoon) 3.75 km2 (1.45 sq mi) (above sea level)
Length	5.4 km (3.36 mi)
Width	3.6 km (2.24 mi)
Administration
France
Overseas collectivity	French Polynesia
Administrative subdivision	Tuamotus
Commune	Hao
Demographics
Population	Uninhabited[1] (2012)

Manuhangi Atoll is small in size,[3] with a length of 5.4 km and a maximum width of 3.6 km. It has an oval shape and a coral reef completely enclosing a small lagoon. Manuhangi has a hook-shaped island covering the east and northeast of its reef.

History

The old Paumotu (Tuamotu's inhabitants) called this small atoll "manu hagi" (meaning "the loving bird").[4] The atoll has been uninhabited for many years.[4]

The first recorded European who arrived to Manuhangi was English navigator Samuel Wallis in 1767.[4] He named it "Cumberland".

Administration

Administratively Manuhangi belongs to the commune of Hao (main village: Otepa), which includes Ahunui (uninhabited), Nengonengo, Manuhangi (no permanent inhabitant) and Paraoa (uninhabited).

Flora and fauna

Manuhangi is a protected area and various species of birds are found in the atoll.[4] Part of the land is planted with coconut palms.[5] Apart from the birds, the fauna of the island primarily consists of coconut crabs.[5]

Economy and infrastructure

Tahitian black pearls are collected and cultivated in the surrounding islands.[4] The island has some houses with permanent structures, cisterns, and water supply from natural wells.[5] Manuhangi has no permanent inhabitant.[6]

References

На других языках

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[de] Manuhangi

Manuhangi oder auch Te Fara ist ein Atoll des Tuamotu-Archipels in Französisch-Polynesien. Das Atoll liegt 68 km südöstlich vom Atoll Nengonengo und 52 km westlich vom Atoll Paraoa entfernt. Das ovale Atoll erreicht eine Ausdehnung von 5,4 Länge mal 3,6 km Breite. Die bis zu 20 m tiefe Lagune des Atolls hat keinen schiffbaren Zugang zum Meer. Administrativ gehört Manuhangi zur Gemeinde Hao.

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- [en] Manuhangi

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[es] Manuhangi

Manuhangi o Te Fara[1] es un atolón de las Tuamotu, en la Polinesia Francesa, incluido en la comuna de Hao. Está situado a 900 km al sudeste de Tahití.

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[fr] Manuhangi

Manuhangi également appelé Te Fara[2], est un atoll situé dans l'archipel des Tuamotu en Polynésie française.

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[it] Manuhangi

Manuhangi (noto anche come Te Fara) è un atollo appartenente all'arcipelago delle Isole Tuamotu nella Polinesia francese. È situato 68 km a sud-est di Nengo Nengo e 52 km a ovest di Paraoa.

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[ru] Мануханги

Мануханги (фр. Manuhangi) — атолл в архипелаге Туамоту (Французская Полинезия). Расположен в 900 км к юго-востоку от острова Таити.

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