Takaeang Explained

Aranuka
Location:Pacific Ocean
Coordinates:0.15°N 208°W
Archipelago:Gilbert Islands
Area Km2:13.228
Elevation M:3
Country:Kiribati
Population:1,057
Population As Of:2010 Census
Density Km2:79.9
Ethnic Groups:I-Kiribati 99.6%
Country Admin Divisions Title:Capital
Country Admin Divisions:Buariki

Takaeang is the second largest island in the Aranuka atoll of Kiribati. It helps form the triangular shape of the atoll by forming the top corner of the triangle.[1] It is connected to the larger island, Buariki, by a sandbank.[1]

The village is also called Takaeang.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Office of Te Beretitent - Republic of Kiribati Island Report Series. 10. Aranuka. 2012 . 28 April 2015.