Abatiku
Abatiku | ||
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Waters | Pacific Ocean | |
Archipelago | Gilbert Islands | |
Geographical location | 0 ° 23 ′ N , 173 ° 46 ′ E | |
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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.