 Map of Maiana | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 0°56′N 173°00′E / 0.933°N 173.000°E |
| Archipelago | Gilbert Islands |
| Area | 16.72 km2 (6.46 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1,982 (2015 Census) |
| Pop. density | 121/km2 (313/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | I-Kiribati 99.9% |
Maiana is an atoll in Kiribati and is one of the Central Gilbert Islands. Maiana is 44 kilometres (27 mi) south of the capital island of South Tarawa and has a population of 1,982 as of 2015[update]. The northern and eastern sides of the atoll are a single island, whilst the western edge consists of submerged reefs and many uninhabited islets, all surrounding a lagoon. The atoll is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) long and is very narrow, with an average width of less than 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) and a total land area (including uninhabited islets) of 16.72 square kilometres (6.46 sq mi).[1]
- ^ "7. Maiana" (PDF). Office of Te Beretitent - Republic of Kiribati Island Report Series. 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2015.