 NASA picture with the three islands in red | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | North Pacific |
| Coordinates | 7°29′N 146°20′E / 7.483°N 146.333°E |
| Archipelago | Caroline |
| Total islands | 3 |
| Area | 0.982 km2 (0.379 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 373 (2000) |
| Ethnic groups | Micronesian |
Lamotrek
Location of Lamotrek in the Pacific Ocean
Lamotrek is a coral atoll of three islands in the central Caroline Islands in the Pacific Ocean, and forms a legislative district in Yap State in the Federated States of Micronesia. The atoll is located approximately 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) east of Elato. The population of Lamotrek was 373 in 2000,[1] living on almost 1 km2.
- ^ Yap State Census Report, 2000 ( PDF)