how big is tahiti

Tahiti is about 28 miles (45 kilometers) long at its widest point and covers an area of approximately 404 square miles (1,048 square kilometers). It is the largest island in French Polynesia and consists of two parts: the larger northwestern part called Tahiti Nui ("big Tahiti") and the smaller southeastern part called Tahiti Iti ("small Tahiti"). The highest elevation on the island is Mount Orohena, which reaches 7,352 feet (2,241 meters) above sea level. Tahiti serves as the economic, cultural, and political center of French Polynesia, with the capital city Papeete located on the island’s northwestern coast.