Kaukura Atoll
Geography
Kaukura is an atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago (Palliser subgroup). It is 47 km long and 13 km wide.
Other name: Kaheko
Location: 15°39′S 146°53′W. The atoll is located 58 km SW of Rangiroa and only 16 km E of Arutua Atoll.
Area: 11 km² (land) and 434 km² (lagoon)
Population: 475 (2012)
Largest settlement: Raitahiti
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History
1722 – The Atoll was discovered for Europe by Dutch Navigator Jakob Roggeveen
1994- A small airport was opened.
Fishing used to be the main occupation of the local people. However, nowadays, tourism is much more important and it is the main source of the income.
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