The main island Makira has a land area of 3090km2 with mountains that through the island’s centre – the highest of which reaches 1040 meters. A total of six languages are spoken on Makira including the Arosi, Bauro, Fagani, Kahua, Owa and Tikopia. Bauro speakers are considered to be the most isolated and conservative of the Makira groups.
Capital: Kirakira
Premier: Stanley Siapu
Area: 3,188 km2
Population: 40,419 (2009 Census)
Density: 12.7 / km2
Administrative Divisions: 20 Wards