Marakei Atoll
Marakei is an island in Kiribati. Marakei Island is unique among the islands in the Gilbert Group for being the island with a deep blue lagoon located in the middle of it.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Atoll
- Also known as: “Maiakei” and “Marakei”
- Historically known as: “Mathew Island” and “Matthew Island”
Marakei Atoll
- Category: landform
- Location: Marakei, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
2.01129° or 2° 0′ 41″ northLongitude
173.27431° or 173° 16′ 28″ eastIATA airport code
MZKOpen location code
6VJM276F+GPGeoNames ID
2110181
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Marakei Lagoon and Bridge over channel.
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