Rakahanga

Rakahanga is part of the , situated in the central-southern Pacific Ocean. The unspoilt atoll is 1,248 kilometres from the Cook Islands' capital, , and lies 1,111 kilometres south of the equator.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Te Kainga and Paerangi.

Islet
is one of 11 islands in the atoll of the .

Islet
is one of 11 islands in the atoll of the .

Islet
is one of 11 islands in the atoll of the .

Rakahanga

Latitude
-10.0351° or 10° 2′ 6″ south
Longitude
-161.09095° or 161° 5′ 27″ west
Population
169
Elevation
15 metres (49 feet)
Open location code
52XWXW75+XJ
Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

“Rakahanga” goes by many names.
  • Rarotongan: “Rakahanga”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Matara and Nivano.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Tua i Omoka and Tua i Hakapanoko.

Cook Islands: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

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