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Maiao

Island in French Polynesia

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Maiʻao

Native name: Maiʻao
NASA picture of Maiʻao
Geography
Location	Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	17°39′S 150°38′W / 17.650°S 150.633°W / -17.650; -150.633
Archipelago	Society Islands
Total islands	2
Major islands	Maiʻao
Area	8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Highest elevation	154 m (505 ft)
Administration
France
Overseas collectivity	French Polynesia
Demographics
Population	343[1] (2022)
Pop. density	41/km2 (106/sq mi)

Maiʻao, also known as Mai'aoorMaiao in languages other than Tahitian, is an 8.8 km² (3.4 sq mi) island formation located 78 km (48 mi) southwest of Moʻorea and one of the Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent) in French Polynesia.

Geography[edit]

The island formation consists of one high island with a peak elevation of 154 meters (505') and a low island (ormotu) that winds along the base of the high island. The formation encloses two hypersaline lagoons called Roto Iti and Roto Rahi. The island also has a lagoon at its edge. All lagoons are connected through narrow channels. The island is home to 343 people (2022 census).

Administration[edit]

The island is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Moʻorea-Maiʻao, itself in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands.

References[edit]

• Maiʻao at the Wayback Machine (archived December 23, 2010) at Oceandots.com (accessed June 22, 2006)
• Lesser known Society Islandsatcolonialvoyage.com (accessed Oct. 22, 2006)] (includes image)