Marakei

Marakei
Map of Marakei
Marakei
Marakei
Marakei
Marakei
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates2°00′N 173°16′E / 2.000°N 173.267°E / 2.000; 173.267 (Marakei)
ArchipelagoGilbert Islands
Area14.13 km2 (5.46 sq mi)
Highest elevation3 m (10 ft)
Administration
Demographics
Population2,799 (2015 Census)
Pop. density203/km2 (526/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsI-Kiribati 98.4%

Marakei is a small atoll in the North Gilbert Islands. It consists of a central lagoon with numerous deep basins, surrounded by two large islands separated by two narrow channels. The atoll covers approximately 40 square kilometres (15 sq mi).