Sand Islet

Sand Islet is an islet in , . Sand Islet is situated nearby to .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Teafuone and Temotuloto.

Island
is an islet of , . has also been known as Entrance Island as it is by the channel through the reef of Nukufetau. is situated 2½ km northeast of Sand Islet.

Island
is an islet of , to the east of islet. is situated 3 km south of Sand Islet.

Islet
is an islet of , . In the 19th century whalers established a shore camp on where coal was used to melt down the whale blubber. The islet has been known as 'Coal Island'. The island has a large colony of terns. is situated 3 km northeast of Sand Islet.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Savave Village.

Village
Savave is a village and islet of , , which is on the lagoon side of islet. It is also the name of the small village on the island. In the late 19th century, after the coming of the missionaries, the people of Nukufetau lived on islet before shifting to Savave which is on the lagoon side of the Fale settlement. is situated 2½ km southwest of Sand Islet.

Sand Islet

Latitude
-8.00602° or 8° 0′ 22″ south
Longitude
178.32368° or 178° 19′ 25″ east
Open location code
6V3WX8VF+HF
Geo­Names ID
2110328
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