Tureia Atoll
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Tureia (also called Papahena) is an atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia. A very long island covers completely its eastern reef. The lagoon has no entrance. The village of Hakamaru (or Fakamaru) is the only settlement on Tureia, at the northern tip of the atoll. Almost all of the arable land on Tureia is dedicated to growing coconuts. The population in this atoll has risen to 243 (2012 census); in 1977 there were only 121 inhabitants.
The atoll has a 900 m-long airstrip (IATA: ZTA, ICAO: NTGY). Tureia Airport was inaugurated in 1985.
The atoll has a 900 m-long airstrip (IATA: ZTA, ICAO: NTGY). Tureia Airport was inaugurated in 1985.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tureia
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Coordinates: 20°49'41"S 138°32'25"W
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