Bora Bora Island
Island in French Polynesia
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Bora Bora Island is a 19.91 km2 (8 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the main island of the commune of the same name.[1] Together with its surrounding islands of Tapu, Ahuna, Tevairoa, Tane, Mute, Tufari, Tehotu, Pitiaau, Sofitel, Toopua, and Toopuaiti, it forms the group of Bora Bora.[2]
LocationPacific Ocean
ArchipelagoSociety Islands
Area19.91 km2 (7.69 sq mi)
Highestelevation727 m (2385 ft)
The Island of Bora Bora in the center of the Bora Bora Group. | |
 Interactive map of Bora Bora Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Archipelago | Society Islands |
| Area | 19.91 km2 (7.69 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 727 m (2385 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Otemanu |
| Administration | |
France | |
| French Polynesia | |
| Leeward Islands | |
| Bora Bora Commune | |
Largest settlement | Vaitape (pop. 4,927 inhabitants) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 9455 (2016) |
| Pop. density | 475/km2 (1230/sq mi) |
