Bairiki

The important town of Bairiki, which is located in South Tarawa, Kiribati, is crucial to the country's political and administrative structure. This region houses important governmental organizations and diplomatic missions, making it the center of national politics and international affairs.

Bairiki
Town
State House in Bairiki
State House in Bairiki
Location in South Tarawa
Location in South Tarawa
Bairiki is located in Kiribati
Bairiki
Bairiki
Location in Kiribati
Coordinates: 01°19′32″N 172°59′00″E
Country Kiribati
Island groupGilbert Islands
AtollTarawa
Area
 • Total0.460128 km2 (0.177656 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,524
 • Density7,700/km2 (20,000/sq mi)

The State House, an iconic building that serves as the official residence of Kiribati's head of state, is located in the center of Bairiki. It serves as both a historical and diplomatic landmark and a representation of the country's governance. The National Stadium, a location of utmost significance for holding numerous sporting events and national meetings that unite communities, is also located in Bairiki.

Overview

The prestigious High Commissions of Australia and New Zealand, as well as the renowned embassy of China, are just a few of Bairiki's many international connections. These diplomatic missions make a vital contribution to the partnerships and relationships between Kiribati and these countries, encouraging bilateral cooperation on a range of issues, from economic to cultural exchange.

Bairiki is the hub of Kiribati's government system in addition to playing a diplomatic function. The majority of the important Government Ministries have their headquarters in this community, highlighting its crucial significance in the regular operation of the country's administrative machinery. Its reputation as the administrative hub of Kiribati is furthered by the concentration of ministries in Bairiki.

The Teinainano Urban Council (TUC), which is in charge of managing many facets of local government and community development, has administrative control over Bairiki. The TUC is essential in preserving Bairiki's infrastructure and public services, assuring the welfare and prosperity of its residents.

A total of 3,524 people called Bairiki home as of the 2010 Census. The dynamic and diversified community that flourishes within this settlement is revealed by this demographic snapshot, adding to Bairiki's cultural diversity and social fabric.

Geography

Bairiki is an islet near the Western end of South Tarawa. It is joined to Betio by the Nippon Causeway, which opened in 1989, and is also joined to Naanekai by a causeway, forming part of a continuous road which links South Tarawa from Betio in the West to Bonriki International Airport in the East.

Bairiki is a small islet, with a land area of less than half a square km.[1] Much of the land is occupied by the Government itself, including the Bairiki National Stadium and the main offices of many of the Government ministries, and by foreign High Commissions with their associated residences. The village community of Bairiki lives in very crowded conditions, and rapid population growth is causing significant problems.

Education

King George V School, a secondary school for boys, opened in Bairiki in 1922. It later moved to Abemama.[2]

Transport

The city has road connections to Betio and Nanikai

Census 1978[3] 2005[4] 2010[5]
Bairiki1,9562,7663,524

See also

References
  1. "Kiribati Census 2010 Volume 1" (PDF). Statistics Office, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Government of Kiribati. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-30.
  2. Talu, Alaima. "Towards Quality in Education" (Chapter 21, in Part IV: Social Issues). In: Van Trease, Howard (editor). Atoll Politics: The Republic of Kiribati. University of Canterbury MacMillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies and University of the South Pacific, 1993. ISBN 095833000X, 9780958330008. p. 241
  3. Report of the 1978 Census of population and housing. Republic of Kiribati 1980, Vol. 1, S. 6–7
  4. Kiribati 2005 census of population and housing.
  5. "Kiribati Census Report 2010 Volume 1" (PDF). National Statistics Office, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Government of Kiribati. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 September 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
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