Takaeang
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Takaeang is the second largest island in the Aranuka atoll of Kiribati. It helps form the triangular shape of the atoll by forming the top corner of the triangle.[1] It is connected to the larger island, Buariki, by a sandbank.[1]
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates0°09′N 173°35′E
ArchipelagoGilbert Islands
Area13.228 km2 (5.107 sq mi)
Map of Aranuka | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 0°09′N 173°35′E |
| Archipelago | Gilbert Islands |
| Area | 13.228 km2 (5.107 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Capital | Buariki |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1,057 (2010 Census) |
| Pop. density | 79.9/km2 (206.9/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | I-Kiribati 99.6% |
The village is also called Takaeang.
