Location Pacific Ocean Major islands Maupiti Overseas collectivity French Polynesia Elevation 380 m | Archipelago Society Islands Highest elevation 380 m (1,250 ft) Population 1,200 Area 11 km² | |
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Island groups Leeward Islands, Society Islands | ||
Maupiti island tahiti french polynesia february 2013
Maupiti is a small coral atoll with a volcanic island in its midst. It has a population of 1,200 people living on 11 square kilometres (4.2 square miles)
Contents
- Maupiti island tahiti french polynesia february 2013
- Map of Maupiti Island French Polynesia
- Maupiti island coral garden french polynesia
- Geography
- Population
- Economy
- History
- Administration
- References
Map of Maupiti Island, French Polynesia
Maupiti island coral garden french polynesia
Geography
Maupiti is located in the western Leeward Islands in French Polynesia. It is the westernmost volcanic high island in the archipelago, 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of Bora Bora. The central island of Maupiti has a high peak of 380 metres (1,250 feet) and a surface area of 11 square kilometres (4.2 square miles). The lagoon has large and flat coral islands in its northern reef half and two motus on both sides of the pass at its southern end.
Population
At the August 2007 census, the island population was about 1,200 people.
Economy
The primary economic activity on Maupiti is noni production.
History
There are ancient Polynesian archaeological artifacts dating from at least AD 850 in Maupiti. The first European to arrive on the island was the Dutchman Jakob Roggeveen in 1722. Historically, the island has had strong cultural links with Bora Bora.
Administration
Maupiti is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Maupiti, itself in the administrative subdivision of the Leeward Islands. The main settlement is Vaiea.