Funafala
Funafala is an islet of Funafuti, Tuvalu 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.
Places of Interest
Highlights: Telele and Motuloa.
Falaoigo
Islet
Falaoigo is an uninhabited islet of Funafuti, Tuvalu. Falaoigo is situated 2½ km west of Funafala.
Funafala
- Type: Island
- Description: island in Funafuti atoll, Tuvalu
- Categories: human settlement and landform
- Location: Funafuti, Tuvalu, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-8.62834° or 8° 37′ 42″ south
Longitude
179.10186° or 179° 6′ 7″ east
Elevation
13 metres (43 feet)
Open location code
6V3X94C2+MP
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Vietnamese—“Funafala” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Funafala and Polynesia Region.
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Highlights: Tefota and Tutanga.
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