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Maiʻao

Native name: Maiʻao
NASA picture of Maiʻao
Geography
Location	Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	17°39′S 150°38′W / 17.650°S 150.633°W / -17.650; -150.633
Archipelago	Society Islands
Total islands	2
Major islands	Maiʻao
Area	8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Highest elevation	154 m (505 ft)
Administration
France
Overseas collectivity	French Polynesia
Demographics
Population	343[1] (2022)
Pop. density	41/km2 (106/sq mi)

Maiʻao, also known as Mai'ao or Maiao in languages other than Tahitian, is an 8.8 km² (3.4 sq mi) island formation located 78 km (48 mi) southwest of Moʻorea and one of the Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent) in French Polynesia.

Geographyedit

The island formation consists of one high island with a peak elevation of 154 meters (505') and a low island (or motu) that winds along the base of the high island. The formation encloses two hypersaline lagoons called Roto Iti and Roto Rahi. The island also has a lagoon at its edge. All lagoons are connected through narrow channels. The island is home to 343 people (2022 census).

Administrationedit

The island is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Moʻorea-Maiʻao, itself in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands.

Referencesedit

• Maiʻao at the Wayback Machine (archived December 23, 2010) at Oceandots.com (accessed June 22, 2006)
• Lesser known Society Islands at colonialvoyage.com (accessed Oct. 22, 2006) (includes image)