Hikueru Map

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About Hikueru

Hikueru is a historic atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago, spanning an area of 79 km2 (31 sq mi). Once famous as a major pearl diving center in the early 20th century, the atoll played a significant role in French Polynesia's pearl trade history.

The atoll gained literary fame through Robert Dean Frisbie's book "The Book of Puka-Puka," which documented life on the atoll. Today, the population of approximately 200 inhabitants focuses on pearl farming and copra production. The atoll suffered severe damage during a devastating cyclone in 1903, which significantly altered its landscape and population distribution.

The Facts:
Archipelago: Tuamotu.
Subdivision: Îles Tuamotu-Gambier.
Area: 31 sq mi (79 sq km).
Population: ~ 200.
Towns and Villages: Tupapati.

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Last Updated: December 06, 2024