Society Islands

Society Islands
Native name:
Îles de la Société (French); Tōtaiete mā (Tahitian)
Society Islands
Society Islands
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates16°51′S 151°24′W / 16.850°S 151.400°W / -16.850; -151.400
ArchipelagoPolynesia
Total islands14
Major islandsTahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora, Huahine
Area1,590 km2 (610 sq mi)
Highest elevation2,241 m (7352 ft)
Highest pointMont Orohena
Administration
France
CollectivityFrench Polynesia
Largest settlementFaʻaʻā (pop. 29,828)
Demographics
Population207,333 (2017)
Pop. density148/km2 (383/sq mi)

The Society Islands are an archipelago in Polynesia in the South Pacific Ocean. Politically, the islands are part of French Polynesia, a semi-autonomous part of France. The largest and most populous island is Tahiti. Other major islands are Moʻorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora and Huahine.


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