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Kaukura
Part of Palliser Islands
Kaukura or Kaheko is an atoll in the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia, 48 km (30 mi) long and 15 km (9 mi) wide. It is in the western area of the archipelago, 58 km (36 mi) southeast of Rangiroa. The closest land is Apataki Atoll, 24 km (15 mi) to the northeast.
Overview
Kaukura or Kaheko is an atoll in the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia, 48 km (30 mi) long and 15 km (9 mi) wide. It is in the western area of the archipelago, 58 km (36 mi) southeast of Rangiroa. The closest land is Apataki Atoll, 24 km (15 mi) to the northeast. Kaukura Atoll is elongated, with a length of 47 km (29 mi) and a maximum width of 13 km (8 mi). The northern reef rim is narrow, while the southern is broad. There are two groups of 65 islets. The surface of Kaukura's lagoon is 434 km2 (168 sq mi) and the land area 13.5 km2 (5 sq mi). It has only one navigable pass cutting through the reef. The most important island is Motu Panao, in the atoll's northwest. Kaukura has 475 inhabitants as of 2012; the main village is Raitahiti. Geographically Kaukura belongs to the Palliser Islands (Îles Palliser) subgroup of the Tuamotus.
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Inside the group's outline but not confirmed as members by any source.
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