Motu Kao Kao

Motu Kao Kao is an islet in , . Motu Kao Kao is situated near the locality , as well as near .
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  • Type: Islet
  • Description: sea stack off the southwestern coast of Easter Island
  • Also known as: “Aguja”, “Islote Motu-Kao-Kao”, “Islote Mutu-Rau-Kau”, “Kao Kao”, “Kaokao”, “Motu Kaokao”, “Motu Kaukau”, and “Mutu Kau Kau”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Motu Nui and Motu Iti.

Islet
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is the largest of the islets located off the…

Islet
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, or Little island in the Rapa Nui language…

Cave
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is a sea cave in that contains rock art of terns on its ceiling. is situated 4 km north of Motu Kao Kao.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Orongo and Hanga Roa.

Locality
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is a stone village and ceremonial center at the southwestern tip of Rapa Nui.

Town
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is the main town, harbour, and seat of , a municipality of . is situated 6 km northeast of Motu Kao Kao.

Motu Kao Kao

Latitude
-27.19564° or 27° 11′ 44″ south
Longitude
-109.44991° or 109° 26′ 60″ west
Elevation
247 metres (810 feet)
Open location code
554GRH32+P2
Open­Street­Map ID
way 26267908
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
4030746
Wiki­data ID
Q5922510
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In Other Languages

From Basque to Swedish—“Motu Kao Kao” goes by many names.
  • Basque: “Motu Kao Kao uhartetxoa”
  • Basque: “Motu Kao Kao”
  • Catalan: “Illot Motu Kao Kao”
  • Catalan: “Motu Kao Kao”
  • Cebuano: “Motu Kao Kao”
  • Cebuano: “Motu-Kao Kao”
  • French: “Motu Kao Kao”
  • German: “Motu Kao Kao”
  • German: “Motu Kau Kau”
  • Russian: “Моту-Као-Као”
  • Spanish: “Islote Kao Kao”
  • Spanish: “Islote Motu Kao Kao”
  • Spanish: “Motu Kao Kao”
  • Swedish: “Motu Kao Kao”
  • “Motu Kao Kao”

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Places to explore: Te Maŋa and Te Ohiro.

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