Starbuck Island

The 4.6 square kilometer atoll contains white sandy beaches surrounded by extensive coral reefs in the central Pacific Ocean at 8 meters elevation.

European sailors discovered this remote location in 1823 when Captain William D. M. McKee spotted it during an expedition aboard the vessel Salem.

This uninhabited territory forms part of the maritime heritage of Kiribati, contributing to the traditional navigation knowledge of Pacific Island communities.

Reaching the atoll requires advance arrangements for boat transportation, as no permanent facilities or regular transportation services exist on the island.

The surrounding waters host substantial tuna populations while the land serves as a nesting ground for multiple Pacific seabird species.

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

Part of: Line Islands, Central Line Islands

GPS coordinates: -5.64167,-155.87778

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36