Nuribenua Explained

Nuribenua
Settlement Type:Island
Pushpin Map:Kiribati#Micronesia#Oceania#Pacific Ocean
Coordinates:1.15°N 214°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Kiribati
Subdivision Type1:Atoll
Subdivision Name1:Tabiteuea
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:North Tabiteuea
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Utiroa
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:22.302
Population Total:3200
Population As Of:2010
Population Density Km2:auto

Nuribenua is the largest island of Tabiteuea atoll in Kiribati; It includes the old Capital village of the atoll Terikiai (a.k.a. Aanikai, and sometimes also called Nuribenua), and the new capital village Utiroa (near the airport location).To its south are Tauma and Kabuna islands.To its north is Nonouti Atoll.

Geography

Nuribenua forms the northern tip of the atoll. The elongated island runs from the north in a southeasterly direction. The northernmost place is Tekabwibwi, from there the island has moved out sharply to the north. At the southern end is the Tabiteuea North Airport.[1] [2]

In addition, the settlements Buota, Eita, Tanaeang, Tekaman, Terikiai and Utiroa are located on the island. The reef hem to the northeast, to the open sea is relatively wide.

References

  1. Web site: Google Maps GPS Coordinates, latitude and longitude. 2021-09-13.
  2. https://www.geonames.org/2110223/eanikai.html Eanikai