Rangiroa Atoll
Geography
Rangiroa is the largest atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago, and one of the largest in the world. It consists of about 400 islands and islets. It is about 80 km long and 32 km wide. The lagoon is shallow and has a maximum depth of 35 m. The lagoon has its own horizon.
Another name: Te Kokōta
Location: 15°07′31″S 147°38′43″W. Tahiti is located 355 km from Rangiroa and Tikehau is about 12 km.
Area: 79 km²
Highest point: 12 m
Population: 2,567 (2012)
Capital city: Avatoru (pop. 817)
Capital city: Avatoru (pop. 817)
Largest settlement: Tiputa (pop. 971)
Other towns: Ohutu (pop. 546), Taeo'o, Fenuaroa, Otepipi, Tevaro.
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History
10th century CE – First Polynesian settlers arrived on Rangiroa.
18 April 1616 - Dutch explorers Jacob le Maire and Willem Schouten discovered the atoll for Europe.
30 May 1722 - Dutch sailor Jakob Roggeveen visited the atoll.
1765 – John Byron (grandfather of Lord Byron) visited the atoll.
7 September 1839 - Charles Wilkes expedition visited the atoll.
1965 – Inauguration of the airport.
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Source:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Rangiroa
Pacific Islands Volume II Eastern Pacific Naval Intelligence Division 1943
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