Marakei

Marakei
Map of Marakei
Marakei is located in Kiribati
Marakei
Location within Kiribati
Marakei is located in Micronesia
Marakei
Location within Micronesia
Marakei is located in Oceania
Marakei
Location within Oceania
Marakei is located in Pacific Ocean
Marakei
Location within Pacific Ocean
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates2°00′N 173°16′E / 2.000°N 173.267°E / 2.000; 173.267 (Marakei)
ArchipelagoGilbert Islands
Area14.13 km2 (5.46 sq mi)
Highest elevation3 m (10 ft)
Administration
Demographics
Population2,799 (2015 Census)
Pop. density203/km2 (526/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsI-Kiribati 98.4%

Marakei is a small atoll in the North Gilbert Islands. It consists of a central lagoon with numerous deep basins, surrounded by two large islands separated by two narrow channels. The atoll covers approximately 40 square kilometres (15 sq mi).

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