Tikehau
Satellite photograph of Tikehau Atoll. | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 15°4′12″S 148°7′48″W / 15.07000°S 148.13000°W |
| Archipelago | Tuamotus |
| Area | 461 km2 (178 sq mi) (lagoon) 20 km2 (8 sq mi) (above water) |
| Length | 27 km (16.8 mi) |
| Width | 19 km (11.8 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Administration | |
France | |
| Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
| Administrative subdivision | Tuamotus |
| Commune | Rangiroa |
| Capital | Avatoru |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 529 (2012) |
Tikehau (meaning Peaceful Landing in Tuamotuan) or Porutu-kai is a coral atoll in the Palliser Islands group, part of the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia. It is included in the commune of Rangiroa.