Maiao

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Maiao
Native name: Mai'ao
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NASA picture of Mai'ao.
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Geography
Location Pacific Ocean
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Archipelago Society Islands
Total islands 2
Major islands Maiao
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Highest elevation 154 m (505 ft)
Country
Overseas collectivity French Polynesia
Demographics
Population 299[1]
Density 34 /km2 (88 /sq mi)

Mai'ao is an 8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi) island formation located 78 km (48 mi) southwest of Mo'orea and one of the Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent) in French Polynesia.

Geography

The island formation consists of one high island with a peak elevation of 154 meters (505') and a low island (or motu) that winds along the base of the high island. The formation encloses two hypersaline lagoons called Roto Iti and Roto Rahi. The island also has a lagoon at its edge. All lagoons are connected through narrow channels. The island is home to 299 people (as of Aug. 2007 census).

Administration

The island is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Mo'orea-Mai'ao, itself in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands.

References

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