Matureivavao ( fr. Matureivavao ) - an atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago ( French Polynesia ) in the group of islands of Acteon .
| Matureivavao | |
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| fr Matureivavao | |
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| Specifications | |
| Square | 2.5 km² |
| Population | 0 people (2007) |
| Location | |
| Water area | Pacific Ocean |
| A country |
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| Region | Tuamotu-Gambier |
| Area | Gambier |
Space image of the atoll.
Content
Geography
Located 225 km from the island of Mangarev .
History
The atoll was discovered in 1606 by a Spanish navigator originally from Portugal Pedro Fernandez Quiroz .
Population
In 2007, Matureivavao was uninhabited, although from time to time the atoll is visited by residents of other islands.
Administrative division
Administratively part of the commune of Gambier .
See also
- List of islands of French Polynesia
Links
- Atoll information on Oceandots.com (English) (not available link) . Archived October 30, 2007.