Rurutu
Geography
Rurutu is the northernmost island in the Austral archipelago of French Polynesia. The island is surrounded by a fringing coral reef which as a whole is very close to the shore. The island is about 10 km long and 3 km wide. The climate is temperate and dry. The island is famous for its remarkable limestone caves and humpback whale watching.
Location: 22°28′30″S 151°20′30″W
Area: 32 km2 /12.35 sq mi
Highest point: 385 m /1,263 ft (Manureva)
Population: 2404 (in 2016)
Main town: Moerai (the biggest village on the island), the other villages are Avera, Hauti, Narui and Naairoa.
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History
The first people (Polynesians) arrived on Rurutu between 10th and 13th century.
1769 – James Cook discovered Rurutu Island for Europe.
1821 – The missionaries from the Missionary Society of London arrived on the Island.
1852 – 1889 – The Kingdom of Rurutu existed.
1900 – Rurutu was officially annexed by France.
1970 – Cyclone Emma devastated the villages on Rurutu.
1975 – The airport was opened.
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Sources
South Pacific Handbook, 6th edition, David Stanley
Pacific Islands Volume II Eastern Pacific Naval Intelligence Division 1943
Very informative post and the infographic is easy to understand. This coming March, whale watching In Bermuda will be popular. Most of the tourists visit Bermuda to enjoy the whale watching vacation. By the way, Thank you for sharing.
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