Maupiti
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| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 16°26′24.3″S 152°16′27.3″W / 16.440083°S 152.274250°W |
| Archipelago | Society Islands |
| Major islands | Maupiti |
| Area | 11 km2 (4.2 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 380 m (1250 ft) |
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| Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
| Administrative subdivision | Leeward Islands |
| Commune | Maupiti |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1,200 |
| Pop. density | 109/km2 (282/sq mi) |
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Maupiti is an island in the western Leeward Islands in French Polynesia. It is the westernmost volcanic island in the archipelago, 315 kilometres (196 miles) northwest of Tahiti and 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of Bora Bora. It has a population of 1,286 people.[1] The largest town is Vaiea.
Geography
Maupiti is a volcanic island, and lies on the
History
There are ancient Polynesian archaeological artifacts dating from at least AD 850 in Maupiti. A burial site excavated in 1962 suggested early cultural links with New Zealand.[3]
The first
Economy
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
- ^ "French Polynesia". City Population. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ S2CID 129352874. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ Emory, Kenneth P.; Sinoto, Yosihiko H. (1964). "Eastern Polynesian Burials at Maupiti". Journal of the Polynesian Society. 73 (2): 143–160. Archived from the original on 11 February 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Destination Maupiti : Infos clés & aéroport". Air Tahiti. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Maupiti – L'Économi en Berne Plombe le Heiva". La Dépêche de Tahiti (in French). 29 July 2016. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019.
External links
Media related to Maupiti (atoll) at Wikimedia Commons
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