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Makin Village, Kiribati

Gilbert Islands · Kiribati

Makin Village is a small town in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati with a population of 1,834. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,834 Population 9,653/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
120.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tarawa Timezone

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About Makin Village

Makin Village

Makin Village är en ort i Kiribati. Den ligger i örådet Makin och ögruppen Gilbertöarna, i den norra delen av landet, 230 km norr om huvudstaden Tarawa. Makin Village ligger 12 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 834. Den ligger på ön Makin Island.

People

Population1,834
Density9,653/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain120.8 in/yr
Sunny Days119/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,834
Population Density9,653 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates3.3644°, 172.9835°
TimezonePacific/Tarawa
Country🇰🇮 Kiribati
State / ProvinceGilbert Islands
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation120.8 inches (3,068 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Makin Village

Makin Village is a small town in Kiribati (Gilbert Islands) with a population of 1,834. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tarawa.

Makin Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 119 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Kiribati avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days119 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density9,653/sq mi
Coordinates3.3644°N, 172.9835°W
TimezonePacific/Tarawa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.8"
218% above Kiribati avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.39"
Driest Month (Oct) 6.65"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 11.6 in
March 80°F (26°C) 13.4 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 13.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest
October 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Driest
November 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in

Makin Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 120.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.4") and October the driest (6.7").

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Airports Near Makin Village

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Butaritari AirportBBGSmall Airport
Makin Island AirportMTKSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Tarawa

🇰🇮 About Kiribati

Capital Tarawa
Population 115,847
Area 811 km²
GDP (USD) $288,610,748
GDP per capita $2,178
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 66.5 years
Internet users 88.0%
Urban population 61.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English, Gilbertese
Calling code +686
TLD .ki
Driving side left

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What is the population of Makin Village?

Makin Village has a population of 1,834 residents and is located in Kiribati. The population density is 9,653 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Makin Village?

Makin Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 119 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 120.8 inches.

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