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.

Makin
Makin
Makin
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Makin
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates3°23′N 173°00′E
ArchipelagoGilbert Islands
Area7.89 km2 (3.05 sq mi)
Highest elevation3 m (10 ft)
Administration
Demographics
Population1,990 (2015 Census)
Pop. density228/km2 (591/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsI-Kiribati 98.5%
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