Abatai, Rennell Island
Place in Rennell and Bellona, Solomon Islands
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Abatai is a village in the Solomon Islands, on Rennell Island in the Rennell and Bellona province. Immediate neighboring villages include Tesauma, Magino, Matamoana and Nukumatangi.[1] Joshua Na'siu is the chief of Abatai village.[2]
Solomon IslandsAbatai | |
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  Abatai Location in the Solomon Islands | |
| Coordinates: 11°41′29.54″S 160°18′27.83″E | |
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Province | Rennell and Bellona |
| Island | Rennell Island |
| Time zone | UTC+11 (UTC) |
Location
Abatai is approximately 40 km or a 2.5-hour drive from Tigoa, East Rennell. The village's location at Kangava Bay, which has white sandy beaches and a coral reef, makes it popular for snorkelling.
Religion
South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) and Baptist. The community hosted the first establishment of an ACE school. An education program that is Bible-based and is commended for helping children to read at an early age.
Police
Generally policing is serviced by the Tigoa police station as well as a local Provincial government employed area Constable.