Rangiroa is a commune of French Polynesia in the archipelago of the Tuamotu Islands. The commune includes four islands: Rangiroa, Tikehau, Mataiva and Makatea.[2] The chef-lieu is the village Tiputa.[2]
Rangiroa | |
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Commune | |
![]() Avatoru Pass, atoll of Rangiroa | |
![]() Location (in red) within the Tuamotu Archipelago | |
Location of Rangiroa ![]() | |
Coordinates: 14°57′01″S 147°39′04″W | |
Country | France |
Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
Subdivision | Îles Tuamotu-Gambier |
Government | |
• Mayor (2021–2026) | Tahuhu Maraeura[1] |
Area 1 | 139 km2 (54 sq mi) |
Population (2017) | 3,657 |
• Density | 26/km2 (68/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−10:00 |
INSEE/Postal code | 98740 / |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
The commune is composed of three atolls and one island:
Atoll or island | Main village | Population 2017[3] | Area above water(km2) | Lagoon (km2) | Coordinates |
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Rangiroa1 | Avatoru | 2,709 | 79 | 1,446 | 15°07′S 147°37′W |
Tikehau1 | Tuherahera | 560 | 20 | 400 | 15°01′S 148°10′W |
Mataiva1 | Pahua | 294 | 16 | 25 | 14°53′S 148°40′W |
Makatea1 | Moumu | 94 | 24 | - | 15°51′S 148°15′W |
Rangiroa commune | Avatoru | 3,657 | 139 | 1,871 |
1 Commune associée
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