Ebon Atoll

Ebon Atoll consists of 22 islands forming a 104-square-kilometer lagoon with a land area of 5.75 square kilometers in the Pacific Ocean.

German Empire claimed Ebon Atoll in 1885, followed by Japanese control after World War I and later incorporation into the Trust Territory under U.S. administration.

The population of four inhabited islets maintains Marshall Islands traditions through fishing practices, navigation techniques, and community gatherings focused on local customs.

Visitors reach the atoll through Ebon Airport or small vessels, with basic medical facilities available on the main island and elementary schools serving local students.

In 2014, castaway José Salvador Alvarenga reached Enienaitok Islet after spending 14 months adrift across the Pacific Ocean before locals discovered him.

Location: Marshall Islands

Elevation above the sea: 25 m

Part of: Ralik Chain

GPS coordinates: 4.63333,168.71667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41