Fakarava (commune)
| Fakarava | |
|---|---|
| Commune | |
 View of the inner lagoon of Fakarava from Rotoava | |
 Location of Fakarava in the Tuamotu Archipelago | |
| Coordinates: 16°03′40″S 145°37′0″W / 16.06111°S 145.61667°WCoordinates: 16°03′40″S 145°37′0″W / 16.06111°S 145.61667°W | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
| Area | 143.6 km2 (55.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)1 | 1,800 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 98716 / |
| Elevation | 0–0 m (0–0 ft) |
| 1 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Fakarava is a commune of French Polynesia in the archipelago of the Tuamotu Islands. The commune includes seven islands. The chef-lieu is the atoll of Fakarava and the chief-town is Rotoava.
Geography
The commune of Fakarava consists of three associated communes: Fakarava, Kauehi (also including the atolls Aratika, Raraka, Taiaro and Toau) and Niau.
| Island | Population 2016 | Area (km²) | Area of lagoon (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakarava | 837 | 24.1 | 1112 |
| Kauehi | 474 | 16 | 320 |
| Aratika | 170 | 8.3 | 145 |
| Niau | 229 | 53 | 53 |
| Raraka | 60 | 14 | 342 |
| Toau | 30 | 12 | 561 |
| Taiaro | 0 | 16.2 | 16.2 |
| TOTAL | 1800 | 143.6 | 2533 |
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