Aranuka Atoll

Aranuka, formerly known as Ananuka, is an island in . It is unique for its natural beauty as well as being the only island in Kiribati and quite possibly the Pacific region to have tall mangrove trees with heights of more than 15 meters.
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  • Atoll
  • …lies at an elevation of 1 metre (3 feet)
  • …has the IATA airport code AAK
  • …was formerly known as “Henderville Island”
  • Also known as
    “Ananuka”
    “Aranuka Island”
    “Nanouki”
    “Nonouki”
    “Starbuck”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Buariki and Aranuka Airport.
NASA, Public domain.
is the largest in the atoll…
is an , located approximately… is situated 3½ km northeast of Aranuka Atoll.

Aranuka Atoll

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Latitude
0.16428° or 0° 9′ 51″ north
Longitude
173.61025° or 173° 36′ 37″ east
UN/LOCODE
KI AAK
Open location code
6VGM5J76+P4
Geo­Names ID
2110268

Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Aranuka Lagoon and Boat Pass.

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