A. Demography

• Population size: 2,426
• Population density (no./sq. km): 6.7
• Population growth (1980-1990): +14.5%
• Percent urban population: 0%

B. Geography

• Island area (sq. km): 364
• Shoreline length (km): 76

C. Coral reefs

• Estimated percent reef: 75%
• Reef area (sq. km): 95
• Reef types: fringing, non-structured communities
• Protected areas:
  • Marine life conservation districts: Manele-Hulopoe
  • Fisheries management areas: Manele Harbor
  • Total area (ha): 125
  • Percent of protected reef area: 1.3%

Information sources:

1. State of Hawai'i Data Book
2. State of Hawai'i Data Book
3. Hunter, 1995; UNEP/IUCN, 1988

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