Abaiang Atoll
Abaiang is an island in the Polynesian country of Kiribati. Right next door to the capital, Tarawa, is famous for having pristine beaches and a sparkling blue lagoon.- Type: Atoll
- Also known as: “Abaiang”, “Apaia”, “Apaiang”, “Apia”, “Matthews”, and “Six Isles”
- Historically known as: “Charlotte Island”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Koinawa.
Koinawa
Village
Koinawa is a village on Abaiang atoll in Kiribati. Koinawa is situated 5 km east of Abaiang Atoll.
Abaiang Atoll
- Category: landform
- Location: Abaiang, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, Micronesia, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
1.85293° or 1° 51′ 11″ north
Longitude
172.94369° or 172° 56′ 37″ east
IATA airport code
ABF
UN/LOCODE
KI ABF
Open location code
6VHJVW3V+5F
GeoNames ID
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Morikao and Aonobuaka.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Abaiang Lagoon and First Gilbertese Protestant Church 1859.
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Worth a closer look: Tarawa and Abemama.
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