Motu Kō
Island in Pukapuka Atoll, Cook Islands
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Motu Kō is one of three islands in the Pukapuka atoll of the Cook Islands. It forms the southern apex of Pukapuka's triangular atoll, 10km south of Wale, and is the largest of the three islands.[1] The island is low-lying, with a maximum elevation of 5 meters above sea level and most of it only one or two meters.[2] Motu Kō is uninhabited and used as a food source, and is regulated by the village of Ngake.[3]
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates10°54′52.31″S 165°50′21.63″W
ArchipelagoCook Islands
Highestelevation5 m (16 ft)
Map of Pukapuka Atoll; Motu Kō forms the southern apex | |
 Interactive map of Motu Kō | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 10°54′52.31″S 165°50′21.63″W |
| Archipelago | Cook Islands |
| Highest elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Island | Pukapuka |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| Ethnic groups | Uninhabited |
Pukapuka Island Airport is located on Motu Kō.
