Native name: Te Ulu o te Watu | |
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Geography | |
Location | Central-Southern Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 10°53′00″S 165°51′00″W / 10.88333°S 165.85000°W |
Archipelago | Cook Islands |
Area | 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Demographics | |
Population | 425 (2016) |
Ethnic groups | Polynesian |
Pukapuka, formerly Danger Island, is a coral atoll in the northern group of the Cook Islands in the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the most remote islands of the Cook Islands, situated about 1,140 kilometres (708 miles) northwest of Rarotonga. On this small island, an ancient culture and distinct language have been maintained over many centuries. The population of Pukapuka is around 400 people.