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Teafua Pass

Teafua Pass is a channel in , . Teafua Pass is situated nearby to the village .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Teafuone and Sakalua.

Island
is an islet of , . has also been known as Entrance Island as it is by the channel through the reef of Nukufetau.

Islet
is an islet of , . In the 19th century whalers established a shore camp on where coal was used to melt down the whale blubber. The islet has been known as 'Coal Island'. The island has a large colony of terns. is situated 2½ km east of Teafua Pass.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Savave.

Village
is a village and islet of , , which is on the lagoon side of islet. It is also the name of the small village on the island. In the late 19th century, after the coming of the missionaries, the people of Nukufetau lived on islet before shifting to which is on the lagoon side of the Fale settlement. is situated 3½ km south of Teafua Pass.

Teafua Pass

Latitude
-7.99702° or 7° 59′ 49″ south
Longitude
178.32561° or 178° 19′ 32″ east
Elevation
-5 metres (-16 feet)
Open location code
6V4W283G+56
Geo­Names ID
2110318
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Satellite Map

Discover Teafua Pass from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Highlights include Sand Islet and Nukufetau Malae.

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