Aratika
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This article is about the atoll. For the ferry, see MV Aratika.
Aratika[2] is an atoll in the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia. The nearest land is Kauehi Atoll, located 35 km to the south east.
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Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 15°32′S 145°32′W |
Archipelago | Tuamotus |
Area | 145 km2 (56 sq mi) (lagoon) 8.3 km2 (3 sq mi) (above water) |
Length | 20.8 km (12.92 mi) |
Width | 10.7 km (6.65 mi) |
Administration | |
France | |
Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
Administrative subdivision | Îles Tuamotu-Gambier |
Commune | Fakarava |
Largest settlement | Paparara |
Demographics | |
Population | 160[1] (2012) |
Pop. density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
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Aratika has an unusual butterfly shape. Its length is 20.8 km2 (8.0 sq mi) and its maximum width 10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi) . It has a land area of approximately 8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi) . The lagoon is wide and deep, and can be entered by two navigable passes.[3]
Aratika had 160 inhabitants in 2012. The main village is called Paparara.