Vaipae District
Vaipae District is in Aitutaki, Southern Cook Islands. Vaipae District is situated nearby to the locality Vaikiore, as well as near Pokotutu.Places of Interest
Highlights include Akitua and Aitutaki Airport.
Akitua
Islet
Photo: Akos Kokai, CC BY 2.0.
Akitua is one of 22 islands in the Aitutaki atoll of the Cook Islands. It is on the northeastern perimeter of Aitutaki Lagoon and is 750m long and up to 310m wide. It is known for its beautiful turquoise, indigo blue, beach. Akitua is situated 3½ km northeast of Vaipae District.
Aitutaki Airport
Aerodrome
Photo: Mr Bullitt, CC BY 2.5.
Aitutaki Airport is the airport for Aitutaki, one of the Cook Islands. The airport was originally constructed by the United States and New Zealand militaries during World War II. Aitutaki Airport is situated 4 km northeast of Vaipae District.
Angarei
Islet
Angarei is one of 22 islands in the Aitutaki atoll of the Cook Islands. It is located on the northeastern perimeter of Aitutaki Lagoon to the north of the larger island of Ee, three kilometres to the east of the main island of Aitutaki.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Arutanga.
Arutanga
Village
Photo: timparkinson, CC BY 2.0.
Arutanga is the main town of the island of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. The main wharf is located here, and there is access into the lagoon. The largest supermarket is also located in Arutanga.
Vaipae District
Latitude
-18.8681° or 18° 52′ 5″ southLongitude
-159.7833° or 159° 47′ westElevation
36 metres (118 feet)Open location code
53H246J8+QMGeoNames ID
4036519
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