Rimatara

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Rimatara

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Rimatara is the westernmost inhabited island in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia. It's a circular volcanic plateau surrounded by a reef, with Amaru serving as its capital. The island was discovered in 1811 and later became a French protectorate in 1889.

Statistics

Area

8.60 km²

Population

893

Location