Matiu Island

Matiu Island is an island in .
  • Type: Island
  • Description: island in the Solomon Islands
  • Also known as: Matiu” and “Matui Island

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Marovo Lagoon.

Locality
is the largest double-barrier enclosed lagoon in the world. Located in the New Georgia Islands, , , between Vangunu and islands, both extinct volcanic islands, at. is situated 8 km west of Matiu Island.

Matiu Island

Latitude
-8.48292° or 8° 28′ 59″ south
Longitude
158.13875° or 158° 8′ 20″ east
Elevation
24 metres (79 feet)
Open location code
6R3WG48Q+RG
Open­Street­Map ID
way 49166603
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­island
Geo­Names ID
2106209
Wiki­data ID
Q49657537
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Satellite Map

Discover Matiu Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

“Matiu Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Matiu Island

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Karutingge Islands and Variparui Islands.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lolou Island and Karumaneke Island.

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