Tahanea

Tahanea is located in between the atolls of Faaite (12km northwest) and Motutunga (17 km southeast). Tahanea is a large uninhabited atoll, measuring 48 km in length and 15 km in width. The south side of the atoll consists of a broad reef flat with a scattering of small motu. On the north side, the reef is narrower and the reef islets longer and broader. Such geographical features are due to the effect of the trade winds. Three deep passes in the north side of the atoll connect the deep lagoon with the open sea.