Nukufetau

Nukufetau is an atoll that is part of the nation of . The atoll was claimed by the under the Guano Islands Act some time in the 19th century and was ceded in a treaty of friendship concluded in 1979 and coming into force in 1983.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Atoll
  • Also known as: “De Peyster Group”, “De Peyster Island”, “De Peysters Island”, “Nukufetau Atoll”, and “Peyster’s Group”
  • Historically known as: “Nukufetau Island”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sakalua and Motuloa.

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 3 km west of Nukufetau.

Islet
is an islet on the east side of atoll, . is situated 3½ km southeast of Nukufetau.

Island
is an islet of , . has also been known as Entrance Island as it is by the channel through the reef of Nukufetau. is situated 4 km west of Nukufetau.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Savave Village.

Village
Savave 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 Savave which is on the lagoon side of the Fale settlement. is situated 8 km southwest of Nukufetau.

Nukufetau

Latitude
-7.99471° or 7° 59′ 41″ south
Longitude
178.37352° or 178° 22′ 25″ east
Population
586
Open location code
6V4W294F+4C
Geo­Names ID
2110338
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