Iles Tuamotu, with the exception of Pukapuka, lie W of 140°00'W. The islands in the S central part of Archipel des Tuamotu include all those which lie S of 18°00'S, between 140°W and 146°W. They extend in the S center from Temetagi (21°40'S., 140°37'W.) to Hao (18°15'S., 140°55'W.) and Maro kau (18°05'S., 142°20'W.). On the N of 18°S, from Amanu(17°49'S., 140°46'W.) to Napuka(14°08'S., 141°12'W.), and about 10 miles NW where Tepoto lies.

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