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.

Atoll
…has the IATA airport code MZK
Also known as
“Maiakei”
“Marakei”
Historically known as
“Mathew Island”
“Matthew Island”
Category: landform
Location
Marakei
Gilbert Islands
Kiribati
Polynesia
Oceania
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Latitude

2.01129° or 2° 0′ 41″ north

Longitude

173.27431° or 173° 16′ 28″ east

Open location code

6VJM276F+GP

GeoNames ID

2110181

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Buota Village and Norauea Village.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Marakei Lagoon and Bridge over channel.

Gilbert Islands: Highlights

Learn more about Tarawa and Abemama.

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