Maupiti
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For the administrative commune which includes the island, see Maupiti (commune). For the video game, see Maupiti Island (game).
Maupiti is an island in the western Leeward Islands in French Polynesia. It is the westernmost volcanic island in the archipelago, 315 kilometres (196 miles) northwest of Tahiti and 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of Bora Bora. It has a population of 1,286 people.[1] The largest town is Vaiea.
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Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 16°26′24.3″S 152°16′27.3″W |
Archipelago | Society Islands |
Major islands | Maupiti |
Area | 11 km2 (4.2 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 380 m (1250 ft) |
Administration | |
Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
Administrative subdivision | Leeward Islands |
Commune | Maupiti |
Demographics | |
Population | 1,200 |
Pop. density | 109/km2 (282/sq mi) |
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