Funafala

Funafala is an of , that is inhabited by five families, with a church also located on the islet. Funafala means 'the pandanus of Funa', the name of a chief, after whom also the group has been named Funafuti.
  • Village with 50 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (40 feet)
  • …is also known as “Funafala Village”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Telele and Motuloa.
is an uninhabited islet of , .
is an islet in the atoll of , .
is an uninhabited islet of , . is situated 2½ km west of Funafala.
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Latitude
-8.62952° or 8° 37′ 46″ south
Longitude
179.10074° or 179° 6′ 3″ east
Open location code
6V3X94C2+57
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID

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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Funafala” goes by many names.

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