Maupihaa ( fr. Maupihaa ) is an uninhabited atoll within the Leeward Islands of the Society Island Islands ( French Polynesia ). Other names of the island are Mopelia ( Lord Howe ). Located 230 km west of the island of Bora Bora .
| Maupihaa | |
|---|---|
| fr Maupihaa | |
 Space image of the island | |
| Specifications | |
| Square | 2.6 km² |
| Population | 0 people (2007) |
| Location | |
| Water area | Pacific Ocean |
| A country |
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| Region | Leeward islands |
| Area | Maupiti municipality |
Content
Geography
The length of the island is about 8 km. In the center - a deep (up to 40 m) lagoon surrounded by a sunken reef from three sides. The eastern side consists of several motu . The area of the island is 2.6 km².
History
The atoll was opened in 1767 by Samuel Wallis , as well as the atolls of Fenoi-Hour and Motu-Ona . In 1917, Maupihaa was leased by a company from the island of Tahiti , engaged in the production of copra . Traces of ancient Polynesian past have been found on the island.
Administrative division
Administratively Manouhe is part of the Maupiti commune.
See also
- List of islands of French Polynesia
Links
- Island Information (eng.)