Chatham Islands

The Chatham Islands (Moriori: Rēkohu, Māori: Wharekauri) form an airchipelago in the Paceefic Ocean aboot 680 kilometre (423 mi) sootheast o mainland New Zealand.

Chatham Islands
Native name: Rēkohu
Geografie
LocationSoothern Paceefic Ocean
Coordinates44°02′S 176°26′W / 44.033°S 176.433°W / -44.033; -176.433Coordinates: 44°02′S 176°26′W / 44.033°S 176.433°W / -44.033; -176.433
AirchipelagaeChatham Islands
Tot islands10
Major islandsChatham Island, Pitt Island
Aurie966 km2 (373 sq mi)
Heichest elevation294 m (965 ft)
Heichest pointMaungatere Hill
Admeenistration
Lairgest settlementWaitangi
Demografics
Population600 (2013 census)
Additional information
Time zone
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