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Kauehi

NASA picture of Kauehi Atoll
Kauehi
Geography
Location	Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	15°52′S 145°8′W / 15.867°S 145.133°W / -15.867; -145.133
Archipelago	Tuamotus
Area	320 km2 (120 sq mi)  (lagoon) 16 km2 (6 sq mi) ( above water)
Length	24 km (14.9 mi)
Width	18 km (11.2 mi)
Administration
France
Overseas collectivity	French Polynesia
Administrative subdivision	Îles Tuamotu-Gambier
Commune	Fakarava
Largest settlement	Tearavero
Demographics
Population	257 [1] (2012)

Kauehi, or Putake, ^[2] is an atoll in the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia. The nearest land is Raraka Atoll, located 17 km to the Southeast. Kauehi has a wide lagoon measuring 24 km by 18 km. The atoll has a lagoon area of 320 km² (124 sq mi), and a land area of 16 km² (6 sq mi). Kauehi's lagoon has one navigable pass.

The atoll has 257 inhabitants as of 2012 ^[update]. The main village is called Tearavero. ^[3]

History

Even though Kauehi Atoll was probably well known to the pearl traders, the first recorded European to visit it was the Beagle's captain Robert FitzRoy in 1835. ^{[3] [4]} Kauehi was later visited by the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838–1842. Charles Wilkes called the atoll "Vincennes" after his ship. ^[5]

Administration

Kauehi Atoll belongs to the commune of Fakarava, which consists of Fakarava, as well as the atolls of Aratika, Kauehi, Niau, Raraka, Taiaro and Toau.

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