The
Abaiang Island of the
Republic of Kiribati is located in the west-central Pacific Ocean. Abaiang also known as Apiaia was formerly named Charlotte Island, Matthews or Six Isles. One of the
Coral Atoll of Kiribati, Abaiang comprises of 15 islets of which many are still inhabited. With a total land area of six square miles in the Northern Gilberts, the Abaiang Atoll a
Lagoon which provides sheltered anchorage. The conjunction point of the lagoon and the Pacific Ocean is located at the Bingham Channel at South West point of Abaiang Island. The
Bingham Channel is situated between the biggest Islands of Abaiang and the smallest Island of Abaiang called the Teirio.
The Island of Abaiang was discovered by a European called Captain Thomas Gilbert in the year 1788. And the biggest
town and villages of Abaiang are located in the following places:
- Aonobuaka
- Borotiam
- Koinawa
- Evena
- Morikao
- Tabontebike
- Tabwiroa
- Taburao
- Takarano
- Tanimaiaki
- Tebanga
- Tuarabu
- Ubanteman
The
Abaiang Island had several district leaders all over the Island and they were paramount in their regions. The Virgin beauty of the Abaiang Island makes it even more beautiful. There a are very few Hotels in the
Abaiang Island of Kiribati. There is a council operated guest house and a private guest house in the
Taburao region. This beautiful island with several inhabited regions are a home to many rare species of animals and birds. For those with the desire to witness nature at its original best Abaiang Island is a paradise for them.
