Makin (atoll)
Makin is the name of an atoll, chain of islands, located in the Pacific Ocean island nation of Kiribati. Makin is the northernmost of the Gilbert Islands, with a population (in 2015) of 1,990.
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Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 3°23′N 173°00′E |
Archipelago | Gilbert Islands |
Area | 7.89 km2 (3.05 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Administration | |
Demographics | |
Population | 1,990 (2015 Census) |
Pop. density | 228/km2 (591/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | I-Kiribati 98.5% |
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