A. Demography

• Population size: 6,717
• Population density (no./sq. km): 10
• Population growth (1980-1990): +11%
• Percent urban population: 0%

B. Geography

• Island area (sq. km): 673
• Shoreline length (km): 142

C. Coral reefs

• Estimated percent reef: 75%
• Reef area (sq. km): 998
• Reef types: fringing, non-structured communities
• Protected areas:
  • Marine life conservation districts: none
  • Fisheries management areas: none
  • Total area (ha): 0
  • Percent of protected reef area: 0%

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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