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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  • 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.

Island
Photo: NASA, Public domain.
is the largest in the atoll of the in the . Together with the two large islands form the triangle shape of the atoll with forming the base.

Aerodrome
is an , located approximately one kilometre north of the centre of Buariki village on the island of , , . The airport is served twice a week by Air Kiribati from Kuria Airport on Kuria. is situated 3½ km northeast of Aranuka Atoll.

Aranuka Atoll

Latitude
0.16428° or 0° 9′ 51″ north
Longitude
173.61025° or 173° 36′ 37″ east
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
IATA airport code
AAK
United Nations Location Code
KI AAK
Open location code
6VGM5J76+P4
Geo­Names ID
2110268
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Satellite Map

Discover Aranuka Atoll from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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