Vallée de Taua
Vallée de Taua is a valley in French Polynesia and has an elevation of 161 metres. Vallée de Taua is situated nearby to the town Atuona, as well as near the locality Teaeoa.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Temetiu.
Temetiu
Peak
Photo: Sémhur, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Temetiu is the South Marquesan name for the highest peak of the mountain ridge that rises above the western end of Ta'a Oa in southwestern Hiva ʻOa. Rising to 1,269 m above sea level, Temetiu is also the highest point on the island. Temetiu is situated 2½ km north of Vallée de Taua.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Atuona.
Atuona
Town
Photo: Sémhur, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Atuona, located on Atuona Bay on the southern side of Hiva Oa island, French Polynesia, is the administrative centre of the commune of Hiva-Oa. Atuona was the capital of all the Marquesas Islands but it has been replaced by Taioha'e. Atuona is situated 4½ km northeast of Vallée de Taua.
Vallée de Taua
- Type: Valley with an elevation of 161 metres
- Also known as: “Vallee de Taua” and “Valley of Taua”
- Category: landform
- Location: French Polynesia, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-9.83181° or 9° 49′ 55″ southLongitude
-139.07284° or 139° 4′ 22″ westElevation
161 metres (528 feet)Open location code
64225W9G+7VGeoNames ID
4019917
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