Taufarii

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Taufarii Island
BoraboraISS006-E-39815.PNG
The Bora Bora Group.
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates Coordinates: 16°29′20″S151°41′49″W / 16.489°S 151.697°W / -16.489; -151.697
Archipelago Society Islands
Area0.059 km2 (0.023 sq mi)
Highest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Administration
France
Commune Bora Bora Commune
Island Group Bora Bora
Largest settlementTaufarii(pop. 2 inhabitants)
Demographics
Population2 (2016)
Pop. density34 /km2 (88 /sq mi)

Motu Taufarii is a 0.059 km2 (0.0 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Tupe, and Tofari.

Bora Bora Commune in French Polynesia, France

Bora Bora is a 30.55 km2 (12 sq mi) island group in the Leeward group in the western part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The main island, located about 230 kilometres northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the highest point at 727 metres.

Society Islands archipelago of French Polynesia

The Society Islands are an archipelago located in the South Pacific Ocean. Politically, they are part of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France. Geographically, they form part of Polynesia.

French Polynesia French overseas country in the Southern Pacific ocean

French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of the French Republic and the only overseas country of France. It is composed of 118 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over an expanse of more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) in the South Pacific Ocean. Its total land area is 4,167 square kilometres (1,609 sq mi).

The island has some private households.

The nearest airport is Bora Bora Airport.[ citation needed ]

Bora Bora Airport Airport in French Polynesia

Bora Bora Airport, also known as Motu Mute Airport, is an airport serving the island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is located on the islet of Motu Mute.

Administration

The island is part of Bora Bora Commune.

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Vaitape human settlement in France

Vaitape is the largest city of Bora Bora Island in French Polynesia. It has a population of 4,927, about half of the island's population which is about 9,000. It is located about 130 mi (210 km) northwest of Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia. The main language of Vaitape is French, although 20 percent of the population speaks Tahitian.

Haapiti Rahi

Haapiti Rahi, also known as Motu Haapiti Rahi, is a 3.5-acre (0.014 km2) private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Krisu, and Tevairoa, near Haapiti Iti.

Ahuna (Bora Bora)

Motu Ahuna is a 0.04 km2 (0.0 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Toopua, and Tevairoa.

Mute Island

Motu Mute is a 1.2 km2 (0 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Havae, and Tooparopae.

Ome (Bora Bora)

Ome, is a 1.087 km2 (0.420 sq mi) public island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Mute, and Temahu. Former island of Tooparopae is now adjoined to Ome in its western point.

Paahi

Motu Paahi is a 0.19 km2 (0.1 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Vananui, and Tane.

Mouti

Motu Moute is a 0.115 km2 (0.0 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Vananui, and Moute Iti.

Toopua island in France

Motu Toopua is a 1.45 km2 (0.6 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Toopua Iti, and Tapu.

Tapu (Bora Bora)

Motu Tapu, is a 0.026 km2 (0.010 sq mi) private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Toopua, and Ahuna. Motu Tapu is located just outside the Teavanui Passage, and has the Teavanui front automated lighthouse installed, in Paparoto point on the north of the island.

Pitiuu Uta

Motu Pitiuu Uta, also known as Sofitel Motu, is a 0.034 km2 (0.0 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Pitiuu Tai, and Matira Beach on the main island.

Tane (Bora Bora)

Motu Tane, is a 9.6-acre (0.039 km2) private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Paahi, and Pitoraverahi.

Tupe (Bora Bora)

Motu Tupe is a 14-acre (0.057 km2) private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Tape and Taufarii.

Tevairoa

Motu Tevairoa is a 2.363 km2 (0.9 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Haapiti Rahi, and Ahuna.

Vananui

Motu Vananui is a 0.013 km2 (0.0 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Paahi, and Mouti.

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