Makin Atoll
Makin is an atoll, chain of islands, located in the Pacific Ocean island nation of Kiribati. Makin is the northernmost of the Gilbert Islands, with a population of 1,990.- Type: Atoll
- Also known as: “ALLIGATOR 1 WW2”, “Kleine-Makin”, “KOURBASH WW2”, “Little Makin”, “Little Makiu”, “Maki Meang Island”, “Makin”, “Makin Maian”, “Makin Meang”, and “PLAYFUL WW2”
- Historically known as: “Muggin Island” and “Pitts Island”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Makin Airport.
Makin Airport
Aerodrome
Photo: Enzino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Makin Airport is the airport serving Makin, Kiribati. The airport is served twice a week by Air Kiribati from Bonriki, on Tarawa.
Makin Atoll
- Category: landform
- Location: Makin, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, Micronesia, Oceania
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Nakaa Islet and Makin Lagoon.
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