Buariki is the largest island in the Aranuka atoll of the Gilbert Islands in the Republic of Kiribati. Together with Takaeang the two large islands form the triangle shape of the atoll with Buariki forming the base.[1]

Aranuka
Map of Aranuka
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates0°09′N 173°35′E / 0.150°N 173.583°E / 0.150; 173.583 (Aranuka)
ArchipelagoGilbert Islands
Area13.228 km2 (5.107 sq mi)
Highest elevation3 m (10 ft)
Administration
CapitalBuariki
Demographics
Population1,057 (2010 Census)
Pop. density79.9/km2 (206.9/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsI-Kiribati 99.6%

Villages

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  • Baurua
  • Buariki

Air transportation

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Aranuka Airport is located about one kilometre north of Buariki village.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "10. Aranuka" (PDF). Office of Te Beretitent - Republic of Kiribati Island Report Series. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2013. Retrieved 28 April 2015.