Matiu Island
Matiu Island is an island in Solomon Islands.- Type: Island
- Description: island in the Solomon Islands
- Also known as: “Matiu” and “Matui Island”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Marovo Lagoon.
Marovo Lagoon
Locality
Marovo Lagoon is the largest double-barrier enclosed lagoon in the world. Located in the New Georgia Islands, Western Province, Solomon Islands, between Vangunu and Nggatokae islands, both extinct volcanic islands, at. Marovo Lagoon is situated 8 km west of Matiu Island.
Matiu Island
- Categories: limestone island, coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Solomon Islands, Melanesia, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-8.48292° or 8° 28′ 59″ southLongitude
158.13875° or 158° 8′ 20″ eastElevation
24 metres (79 feet)Open location code
6R3WG48Q+RGOpenStreetMap ID
way 49166603OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islandGeoNames ID
2106209Wikidata 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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