Nalongo and Nupani
Small atoll in Temotu Province in Solomon Islands
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Nalongo and Nupani is a small atoll in Temotu Province, in the independent nation of Solomon Islands, in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.[1] It has a coral reef totally encircling a 6 km wide lagoon. Nupani Island, also called Nimba, is inhabited with some 100 people, while Nalongo has no permanent habitation.[2]
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates10.0706°S 165.7269°E
ArchipelagoSolomon Islands
Area0.7 km2 (0.27 sq mi)
NASA picture of Nalongo and Nupani Atoll | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 10.0706°S 165.7269°E |
| Archipelago | Solomon Islands |
| Area | 0.7 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Administration | |
Solomon Islands | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 100 (2009) |