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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 1°19′S 175°58′E / 1.317°S 175.967°E |
| Archipelago | Gilbert Islands |
| Administration | |
| Capital | Utiroa |
| Former capital | Buariki |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2,051 (2015 Census) |
| Ethnic groups | I-Kiribati 99.7% |
Beru is an atoll in the Southern Gilbert Islands in the Pacific Ocean, part of the Republic of Kiribati. Beru was previously known as Eliza, Francis Island, Maria, Peroat, Peru Island or Sunday. It's part of a larger reef with the Nuka Lagoon at its center, and the nearest island is Nikunau. The Tabiang Lagoon is present in the north. Beru is home to 2,051 inhabitants (2015 census). Due to sea surges, the atoll is experiencing coastal erosion along with damages to seawalls.