Ailuk Atoll

Ailuk Atoll (Marshallese: Aelok, [ɑelʲokʷ]) is a coral atoll of 57 islets in the Pacific Ocean, and forms a legislative district of the Ratak Chain of the Marshall Islands. It is located approximately 72 kilometers (45 mi) north from Wotje. Its total land area is only 5.4 square kilometers (2.1 sq mi), but it encloses a lagoon with an area of 177.45 square kilometers (68.51 sq mi). The major islets are: Ajelep, Aliej, Ailuk, Alkilwe, Barorkan, Biken, Enejabrok, Enejelar, Kapen and Marib. Most of the islets are on the eastern side of the atoll. The western and southern sides of the atoll have a nearly continuous submerged coral reef, with three main passes that lead into the lagoon: Erappu Channel, Marok Channel and Eneneman Channel on the west side.

Ailuk Atoll
NASA picture of Ailuk Atoll
Ailuk Atoll
Location in the Marshall Islands
Geography
LocationNorth Pacific
Coordinates10°19′40″N 169°56′00″E
ArchipelagoRatak
Total islands57
Area5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Highest elevation3 m (10 ft)
Administration
Demographics
Population235 (2021)
Ethnic groupsMarshallese

Ailuk Atoll had a population of 235 in 2021.

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