Maupiti

Maupiti is a small coral atoll with a volcanic island in its midst. It has a population of 1,200 people living on 11 square kilometres (4.2 square miles)

For the administrative commune which includes the island, see Maupiti (commune). For the video game, see Maupiti Island (game).
NASA aerial picture of Maupiti
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates16°26′24.3″S 152°16′27.3″W
ArchipelagoSociety Islands
Major islandsMaupiti
Area11 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
Highest elevation380 m (1250 ft)
Administration
Overseas collectivityFrench Polynesia
Demographics
Population1,200
Pop. density109/km2 (282/sq mi)
Additional information
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Geography

Maupiti is located in the western Leeward Islands in French Polynesia. It is the westernmost volcanic high island in the archipelago, 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of Bora Bora. The central island of Maupiti has a high peak of 380 metres (1,250 feet) and a surface area of 11 square kilometres (4.2 square miles). The lagoon has large and flat coral islands in its northern reef half and two motus on both sides of the pass at its southern end.

Population

At the August 2007 census, the island population was about 1,200 people.

Economy
A Maupiti supply ship. The blue barrels on the dock are noni which is sent to Papeete for processing.

The primary economic activity on Maupiti was noni production.[1]

History

There are ancient Polynesian archaeological artifacts dating from at least AD 850 in Maupiti. The first European to arrive on the island was the Dutchman Jakob Roggeveen in 1722. Historically, the island has had strong cultural links with Bora Bora.

Administration

Maupiti is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Maupiti, itself in the administrative subdivision of the Leeward Islands. The main settlement is Vaiea.

References
  1. "MAUPITI - THE ECONOMY AT HALF FALLS DOWN HEIVA". la depeche.

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