Taro Island

Taro Island
Taro, in red left, and Choiseul, centre.
Taro Island
Location in Solomon Islands
Coordinates: 06°42′41″S 156°23′47″E / 6.71139°S 156.39639°E / -6.71139; 156.39639
CountrySolomon Islands
ProvinceChoiseul
Area
 • Total
0.44 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total
507

Taro Island is a small island in Solomon Islands with 507 inhabitants. It is the capital of Choiseul Province and is located in Choiseul Bay off the northwest coast. This island, which is 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) above sea level, is threatened by rising sea levels.

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