Nalongo and Nupani
Nalongo and Nupani is a small atoll 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] Administratively, the atoll belongs to the Temotu Province of the Solomon Islands.
 NASA picture of Nalongo and Nupani Atoll | |
  Nalongo and Nupani | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 10.0706°S 165.7269°E |
| Archipelago | Solomon Islands |
| Area | 0.7 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Administration | |
Solomon Islands | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 100 (2009) |
References
- "Solomon Islands: Nalongo and Nupani". Latitude. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- "Nupani Island - John Seach". Volcano Live. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
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