Aranuka Atoll
Aranuka, formerly known as Ananuka, is an island in Kiribati. 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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Atoll
- Also known as: “Ananuka”, “Aranuka Island”, “Nanouki”, “Nonouki”, and “Starbuck”
- Historically known as: “Henderville Island”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Buariki and Aranuka Airport.
Buariki
Island
Photo: NASA, Public domain.
Buariki is the largest island in the Aranuka atoll of the Gilbert Islands in the Republic of Kiribati. Together with Takaeang the two large islands form the triangle shape of the atoll with Buariki forming the base.
Aranuka Airport
Aerodrome
Aranuka Airport is an airport, located approximately one kilometre north of the centre of Buariki village on the island of Buariki, Aranuka, Kiribati. The airport is served twice a week by Air Kiribati from Kuria Airport on Kuria. Aranuka Airport is situated 3½ km northeast of Aranuka Atoll.
Aranuka Atoll
- Category: landform
- Location: Aranuka, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, Polynesia, Oceania
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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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