Cap Tikapo
Cap Tikapo is a cape in Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. Cap Tikapo is situated nearby to the hamlet Hooumi, as well as near the area Taipi Avaangi.- Type: Cape
- Also known as: “Tikapo”
- Historically known as: “Cape Martin”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fort Madison, Nuku Hiva.
Fort Madison, Nuku Hiva
Locality
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Fort Madison, on Nuku Hiva at Taioha'e Bay, was the first naval base of the United States in the Pacific Ocean. It was built by Commodore David Porter in October and November 1813, during the Nuku Hiva Campaign of the War of 1812, for protecting the settlement of Madisonville from British and Marquesan attacks. Fort Madison, Nuku Hiva is situated 9 km west of Cap Tikapo.
Cap Tikapo
- Category: landform
- Location: Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, Polynesia, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-8.92807° or 8° 55′ 41″ southLongitude
-140.01795° or 140° 1′ 5″ westOpen location code
633X3XCJ+QRGeoNames ID
4019899
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Cap Tikapo” goes by many names.
- French: “Cap Martin” (historical)
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Hooumi and Taipi Avaangi.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Rocher Te-oho-te-kea and Sommet du Cap Martin.
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