Kuria (atoll)
Atoll in Central Gilbert Islands, Kiribati / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Main articles: Kiribati and Gilbert Islands
Kuria is an atoll, formed by a pair of islets, in the Central Gilbert Islands in Kiribati, northwest of Aranuka. The two islets, Buariki and Oneeke, are separated by a 20 metre wide channel on a shallow water platform (Te buriiti), which is crossed by a bridge of the connecting road. The islands are surrounded by fringing reef which is broadest on the eastern side of Kuria. The population of Kuria was 1,046 in 2015.[1]
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Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 0°13′43″N 173°24′38″E |
Archipelago | Gilbert Islands |
Area | 15.48 km2 (5.98 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
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Demographics | |
Population | 1,046 (2015 Census) |
Pop. density | 63/km2 (163/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | I-Kiribati 100% |
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