Buariki (Aranuka)
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.
Map of Aranuka | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 0°09′N 173°35′E |
| Archipelago | Gilbert Islands |
| Area | 13.228 km2 (5.107 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Capital | Buariki |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1,057 (2010 Census) |
| Pop. density | 79.9/km2 (206.9/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | I-Kiribati 99.6% |
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