Utirik Atoll, Coral atoll in Ratak Chain, Marshall Islands.
The atoll encompasses 10 islands with a land area of 2.4 square kilometers and contains a 57.7-square-kilometer lagoon in the North Pacific Ocean.
Spanish navigator Álvaro de Saavedra documented the first recorded sighting of Utirik Atoll on December 29, 1527, during his Pacific exploration voyage.
The population of 264 inhabitants maintains traditional fishing practices and follows Micronesian customs while living in small coastal settlements across the islands.
Transportation to Utirik requires coordination through Majuro, with limited flights and boat services available for reaching this remote location.
On August 24, 2016, meteorological instruments at Utirik recorded 35.6 degrees Celsius, establishing the highest temperature ever measured in Marshall Islands.
Location: Marshall Islands
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Part of: Ratak Chain
GPS coordinates: 11.26731,169.78426
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:58
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