Avatoru is the chief town of
Rangiroa
Rangiroa ( Tuamotuan for 'vast sky') or Te Kokōta (Cook Islands Māori
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, a
coral
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atoll
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in the
Tuamotu Archipelago.
It is located in the northwestern part of the atoll, and is home to the atoll's administration buildings, its post office and several churches.
Rangiroa Airport is located 5.5 km southeast of Avatoru. The atoll's
black pearl industry is centered here as well. Its population is approximately 700.
[Vacations Avatoru: history and other tourist information]
Accessed 14 February 2010
It is one of two villages located on Rangiroa, the other being Tiputa, located approximately 7 km southeast of Avatoru.
See also
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Avatoru Pass
Avatoru Pass is located on the northwestern portion of the Rangiroa lagoon in the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia. It is located immediately to the West of the village of Avatoru. There are only two major passes on Rangiroa, the other being ...
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French Polynesia
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References
Atolls of the Tuamotus
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