Maupiti

Maupiti is a small coral atoll with a volcanic island in its midst. It has a population of 1,200 people living on 11 square kilometres (4.2 square miles)

NASA aerial picture of Maupiti
Geography
Location	Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	16°26′24.3″S 152°16′27.3″W
Archipelago	Society Islands
Major islands	Maupiti
Area	11 km^2 (4.2 sq mi)
Highest elevation	380 m (1250 ft)
Administration
France
Overseas collectivity	French Polynesia
Demographics
Population	1,200
Pop. density	109/km^2 (282/sq mi)
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Geography

Maupiti is located in the western Leeward Islands in French Polynesia. It is the westernmost volcanic high island in the archipelago, 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of Bora Bora. The central island of Maupiti has a high peak of 380 metres (1,250 feet) and a surface area of 11 square kilometres (4.2 square miles). The lagoon has large and flat coral islands in its northern reef half and two motus on both sides of the pass at its southern end.

Population

At the August 2007 census, the island population was about 1,200 people.

Economy

A Maupiti supply ship. The blue barrels on the dock are noni which is sent to Papeete for processing.

The primary economic activity on Maupiti was noni production.[1]

History

There are ancient Polynesian archaeological artifacts dating from at least AD 850 in Maupiti. The first European to arrive on the island was the Dutchman Jakob Roggeveen in 1722. Historically, the island has had strong cultural links with Bora Bora.

Administration

Maupiti is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Maupiti, itself in the administrative subdivision of the Leeward Islands. The main settlement is Vaiea.

References

1. "MAUPITI - THE ECONOMY AT HALF FALLS DOWN HEIVA". la depeche.

External links

Media related to Maupiti at Wikimedia Commons

• MAUPITI VIDÉO HD