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.
NASA picture of Ailuk Atoll | |
Ailuk Atoll Location in the Marshall Islands | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | North Pacific |
| Coordinates | 10°19′40″N 169°56′00″E |
| Archipelago | Ratak |
| Total islands | 57 |
| Area | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 235 (2021) |
| Ethnic groups | Marshallese |
Ailuk Atoll had a population of 235 in 2021.