Rangiroa (commune)
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Rangiroa is a commune of French Polynesia in the archipelago of the Tuamotu Islands. The commune includes four islands: Rangiroa, Tikehau, Mataiva and Makatea. The chef-lieu is the village Tiputa.
Geography
Commune of Rangiroa
The commune is composed of three atolls and one island:
| Atoll or island | Main village | Population 2022 | Area above water(km2) | Lagoon (km2) | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangiroa1 | Avatoru | 2,785 | 79 | 1,446 | 15°07′S 147°37′W/15.117°S 147.617°W/ -15.117; -147.617 |
| Tikehau1 | Tuherahera | 589 | 20 | 400 | 15°01′S 148°10′W/15.017°S 148.167°W/ -15.017; -148.167 |
| Mataiva1 | Pahua | 292 | 16 | 25 | 14°53′S 148°40′W/14.883°S 148.667°W/ -14.883; -148.667 |
| Makatea1 | Moumu | 95 | 24 | - | 15°51′S 148°15′W/15.850°S 148.250°W/ -15.850; -148.250 |
| Rangiroa commune | Avatoru | 3,761 | 139 | 1,871 |