Rapa Iti
Rapa, also called Rapa Iti, or "Little Rapa", to distinguish it from Easter Island, whose Polynesian name is Rapa Nui, is the largest and only inhabited island of the Bass Islands in French Polynesia. An older name for the island is Oparo. The total land area including offshore islets is 40.5 km2 (15.6 sq mi).: 205 As of the 2017 census, Rapa had a population of 507. The island's highest point is at 650 metres (2,130 ft) elevation at Mont Perahu.: 243 Its main town is Ahuréi. The inhabitants of Rapa Iti speak their own Polynesian language called the Rapa language.
NASA picture of Rapa | |
Rapa Iti Rapa Iti is located in French Polynesia | |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 27°36′S 144°20′W |
| Archipelago | Australes |
| Area | 40.5 km2 (15.6 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 650 m (2130 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Perahu |
| Administration | |
France | |
| Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
| Commune | Rapa Iti |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 507 (2017) |
Rapa | |
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Location of Rapa | |
| Coordinates: 27°36′S 144°20′W | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
| Subdivision | Austral Islands |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Tuanainai Narii |
| Area 1 | 40.54 km2 (15.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | 507 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−10:00 |
| INSEE/Postal code | 98741 /98751 |
| Elevation | 0–650 m (0–2,133 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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