Vahitahi
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Vahitahi, or Vaitake, is an atoll in the eastern area of the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia. Vahitahi's nearest neighbour is Akiaki, which is located 41 kilometres (25 miles) to the northwest.
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Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 18°47′S 138°50′W |
Archipelago | Tuamotus |
Area | 13 km2 (5.0 sq mi) (lagoon) 2.5 km2 (1 sq mi) (above water) |
Length | 10 km (6 mi) |
Width | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) |
Administration | |
France | |
Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
Administrative subdivision | Îles Tuamotu-Gambier |
Commune | Nukutavake |
Demographics | |
Population | 105[1] (2012) |
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Vahitahi is a small atoll with an elongated oval shape. It measures approximately 41 kilometres (25 miles) in length and has a maximum width of 4.5 kilometres (2.8 miles). Its reef encloses completely the lagoon. The total land area of the islands on its reef is 2.5 square kilometres (1.0 square mile).
The main village is called Mohitu (formerly Temanufaara). There were 105 inhabitants according to the 2012 census.