Bikenibeu

Bikenibeu is a settlement in Kiribati. It is located close to the southeastern corner of the Tarawa atoll, part of the island country of Kiribati. It is part of a nearly continuous chain of settlements along the islands of South Tarawa, which are now linked by causeways. The low-lying atoll is vulnerable to sea level rise. Rapid population growth has caused some environmental problems. Kiribati's main government high school, King George V and Elaine Bernachi School, is located in Bikenibeu, as well as the Ministries of Environment and Education.

Bikenibeu
Cultural Museum in Bikenibeu
Bikenibeu
Bikenibeu
Coordinates: 1.367°N 173.126°E / 1.367; 173.126
Country Kiribati
Island groupGilbert Islands
AtollTarawa
LocalitySouth Tarawa
Area
  Total1.81 km2 (0.70 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
  Total6,568
  Density3,600/km2 (9,400/sq mi)
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