Aanikai, and sometimes also called Nuribenua), and the new capital village Utiroa (near the airport location).

The elongated island runs from the north in a southeasterly direction.

The northernmost place is Tekabwibwi, from there the island has moved out sharply to the north.

[1][2] In addition, the settlements Buota, Eita, Tanaeang, Tekaman, Terikiai and Utiroa are located on the island.

The reef hem to the northeast, to the open sea is relatively wide.