Location Pacific Ocean Total islands 2 Highest elevation 154 m (505 ft) Elevation 154 m Island group Society Islands | Archipelago Society Islands Major islands Maiao Overseas collectivity French Polynesia Area 8.8 km² | |
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Mai'ao is an 8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi) island formation located 78 km (48 mi) southwest of Mo'orea and one of the Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent) in French Polynesia.
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Map of Mai'ao, French Polynesia
Geography
The island formation consists of one high island with a peak elevation of 154 meters (505') and a low island (or motu) that winds along the base of the high island. The formation encloses two hypersaline lagoons called Roto Iti and Roto Rahi. The island also has a lagoon at its edge. All lagoons are connected through narrow channels. The island is home to 299 people (as of Aug. 2007 census).
Administration
The island is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Mo'orea-Mai'ao, itself in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands.
References
Maiao Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA