Motu Iti (Marquesas Islands) The uninhabited island located 42 kilometers northwest of Nuku Hiva, the largest island in the Marquesas. In fact, there Motu Iti of several tiny islets, all rise from the same basaltic base. In the east, the 0.2 -acre main island still a 300 x 80 m measuring, upstream 76 m from the sea projecting rock humps and two smallest rocky reefs. The main island is 670 m long, 565 m wide and reaches a height of 220 meters, it is a geologically very young volcanic island, which consists mainly of basalt rocks. Because of the low geological age Motu Iti is not surrounded by a sea on the outstanding coral Motu Iti (sometimes also called Hatu Iti) is one of the northern Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. Located west-northwest from Nuku Hiva, Motu Iti is the site of extensive seabird rookeries. Motu Iti is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Nuku-Hiva, itself in the administrative subdivision of the Marquesas Islands. Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. Northern Marquesas: Eiao ⢠Hatutu ⢠Motu Iti ⢠Motu One ⢠Nuku Hiva ⢠Ua Huka ⢠Ua Pu. Southern Marquesas: Fatu Hiva ⢠Fatu Huku ⢠Hiva Oa ⢠Moho Tani ⢠Motu Nao ⢠Tahuata ⢠Terihi. Archipelagos of French Polynesia: Aust Motu Iti (Marquesas Islands). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This article is about the island in French Polonesia. For the islet off of Easter Island, see Motu Iti (Rapa Nui). Motu Iti. Motu Iti (sometimes also called Hatu Iti) is one of the northern Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. Located west-northwest from Nuku Hiva, Motu Iti is the site of extensive seabird rookeries. Motu Iti is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Nuku-Hiva, itself in the administrative subdivision of the Marquesas Islands. History. In 1814, four sailors from an American ship were strande The Marquesas Islands are an archipelago of about a dozen islands in French Polynesia. Nuku Hiva â” Mystic Island. The largest island in the Marquesas is known for towering spire-like peaks; secluded, lush valleys; ancient religious sites; fjord-like bays; and waterfalls so high that most of the falling water evaporates as it descends. Undeveloped â” Ua Pou (2,000 pop.), Ua Huka (570 p). Uninhabited â” Eiao, Hatutu, Motu Iti, Motu Oa, Motu One Motu Iti (sometimes also called Hatu Iti) is one of the northern Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. Located west-northwest from Nuku Hiva, Motu Iti is the site of extensive seabird rookeries. National motto: Mau‘u‘u ha‘e iti Official languages French, Tahitian Political status Dependent territory, administrative division of French Polynesia Capital Tai o Hae Largest City Tai o Hae Area 1,274 km² ( 492 sq. Nuku Hiva is the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. ... Categories: French Polynesia geography stubs | Marquesas Islands | Uninhabited islands Carving from the ridgepole of a M�ori house, ca 1840 This article is about the wider region in the Pacific. National motto: Mau‘u‘u ha‘e iti Official languages Motu Iti (sometimes also called Hatu Iti) is one of the northern Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia.â¦Â Latitude: -8° 40' 28.79" S Longitude: -140° 36' 59.99" W. î•‹ Read about Motu Iti (Marquesas Islands) in the Wikipedia Satellite map of Motu Iti (Marquesas Islands) in Google Maps.  GPS coordinates of Motu Iti (Marquesas Islands), French Polynesia. Download as JSON î‹..