Tabiteuea

Tabiteuea stretches across 38 square kilometers of land area, featuring two main islands named Eanikai in the north and Nuguti in the south.

The United States Exploring Expedition encountered the island in April 1841, resulting in the Battle of Drummond's Island with numerous casualties on both sides.

The name translates to 'land of no chiefs' in Gilbertese, reflecting the traditional social structure that rejected hierarchical leadership among island communities.

Two separate airports serve the northern and southern regions of the atoll, connecting residents to other islands within the Gilbert archipelago.

The atoll divides into North Tabiteuea with twelve villages and South Tabiteuea with six villages, each maintaining distinct administrative capitals.

Location: Gilbert Islands

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Part of: Gilbert Islands

GPS coordinates: -1.33333,174.83333

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35