Abatiku

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Abatiku
Waters Pacific Ocean
Archipelago Gilbert Islands
Geographical location 0 ° 23 ′  N , 173 ° 46 ′  E Coordinates: 0 ° 23 ′  N , 173 ° 46 ′  E
Abatiku (Gilbert Islands)
Abatiku
Satellite image of the Abemama Atoll with Abatiku on the left
Satellite image of the Abemama Atoll with Abatiku on the left

Abatiku is a small island that belongs to the Abemama Atoll in the Gilbert Islands in the Republic of Kiribati .

geography

Abatiku is a motu that forms the western tip of the atoll. The island has a parabolic base with an elongated southeastern tip. The reef crown continues from there to the southeast to the South Passage , where the island of Bike joins. The settlement of the same name with approx. 190 inhabitants (2010) with a church and a community center (Maneaba) is located on the island.

Individual evidence

  1. geonames.org .