Marakei Atoll

Marakei is an island in . 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

Latitude
2.01129° or 2° 0′ 41″ north
Longitude
173.27431° or 173° 16′ 28″ east
IATA airport code
MZK
Open location code
6VJM276F+GP
Geo­Names ID
2110181
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikivoyage.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Marakei Atoll 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: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Tarawa, Abemama, Abaiang, and Aranuka.

Curious Places to Discover

Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikivoyage page “Marakei Atoll”. Photo: Edvac, CC BY-SA 3.0.