Avatoru
Sign in to saveAvatoru is the chief town of Rangiroa, a coral atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago.
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- Locality
- Rangiroa
- Region
- Polynésie Française
- Country
- France
- Population
- 700
- Timezone
- Pacific/Tahiti
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- Population
- 817
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- Passe d'Avatoru Rangiroa.jpg
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Avatoru is the chief town of Rangiroa, a coral atoll 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.