Maiʻao Explained

Maiʻao
Native Name:Maiʻao
Native Name Link:Tahitian language
Location:Pacific Ocean
Archipelago:Society Islands
Total Islands:2
Major Islands:Maiʻao
Area Km2:8.8
Elevation M:154
Country:France
Country Admin Divisions Title:Overseas collectivity
Country Admin Divisions:French Polynesia
Population As Of:2022
Population:343[1]
Density Km2:41

Maiʻao, also rendered Maiao in languages other than Tahitian, is an 8.8km2 island formation located 78km (48miles) southwest of Moʻorea and one of the Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent) in French Polynesia.

Geography

The island formation consists of one high island with a peak elevation of 154 meters (505') and a low island (or motu) 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

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

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Les résultats du recensement de la population 2022 de Polynésie française. fr. Results of the 2022 population census of French Polynesia. Institut de la statistique de la Polynésie française. January 2023.