Nikunau Island

Nikunau is a low coral atoll in the . It consists of two parts, with the larger in the northwest, joined by an isthmus about 150 metres wide.
Wikipedia
  • Atoll
  • …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (30 feet)
  • …has the IATA airport code NIG
  • Also known as
    “Byron Island”
    “Nikunau”
    “Nukunau”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tabomatang.
is a village settlement on in . is situated 4½ km southeast of Nikunau Island.

Nikunau Island

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Latitude
-1.36406° or 1° 21′ 51″ south
Longitude
176.4612° or 176° 27′ 40″ east
Open location code
6VCRJFP6+9F
Geo­Names ID
2110158

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hypersaline Lagoons and Nikunau Airport.

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