Nalongo and Nupani

Nalongo and Nupani is a small atoll in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean.[1] It has a coral reef totally encircling a 6 km wide lagoon. Nupani Island, also called Nimba, is inhabited with some 100 people, while Nalongo has no permanent habitation.[2] Administratively, the atoll belongs to the Temotu Province of the Solomon Islands.

Nalongo and Nupani
NASA picture of Nalongo and Nupani Atoll
Nalongo and Nupani
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates10.0706°S 165.7269°E / -10.0706; 165.7269
ArchipelagoSolomon Islands
Area0.7 km2 (0.27 sq mi)
Highest elevation61 m (200 ft)
Administration
Solomon Islands
Demographics
Population100 (2009)

References

  1. "Solomon Islands: Nalongo and Nupani". Latitude. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  2. "Nupani Island - John Seach". Volcano Live. Retrieved 26 June 2018.


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