Toau
Atoll in French Polynesia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Toau, Pakuria, or Taha-a-titi is a coral atoll in French Polynesia, one of the Palliser Islands (Îles Pallisier). Toau has a wide lagoon; length 35 kilometres (22 miles), width 18 kilometres (11 miles). The nearest land is Fakarava Atoll, located 14 kilometres (8.7 miles) to the southeast.
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Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 15°49′S 146°0′W |
Archipelago | Tuamotus |
Area | 561 km2 (217 sq mi) (lagoon) 12 km2 (5 sq mi) (above water) |
Length | 35 km (21.7 mi) |
Width | 18 km (11.2 mi) |
Administration | |
France | |
Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
Administrative subdivision | Îles Tuamotu-Gambier |
Commune | Fakarava |
Demographics | |
Population | 18[1] (2012) |
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Toau Atoll had a population of 18 in 2012. The main village is called Maragai.