Nalongo and Nupani

Nalongo and Nupani
NASA picture of Nalongo and Nupani Atoll
Nalongo and Nupani is located in Solomon Islands
Nalongo and Nupani
Nalongo and Nupani
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates10°04′14″S 165°43′37″E / 10.0706°S 165.7269°E / -10.0706; 165.7269
ArchipelagoSolomon Islands
Area0.7 km2 (0.27 sq mi)
Highest elevation61 m (200 ft)
Administration
Solomon Islands
Demographics
Population100 (2009)

Nalongo and Nupani is a small atoll in Temotu Province, in the independent nation of Solomon Islands, in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.[1] It has a coral reef totally encircling a 6 km wide lagoon. Nupani Island, also called Nimba, is inhabited with some 100 people, while Nalongo has no permanent habitation.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Solomon Islands: Nalongo and Nupani". Latitude. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Nupani Island - John Seach". Volcano Live. Retrieved 26 June 2018.


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