Anse Taua
Anse Taua is a bay in French Polynesia. Anse 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 3 km north of Anse 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 Atuona was the capital of all the Marquesas Islands but it has been replaced by Taioha'e. Atuona is situated 4 km northeast of Anse Taua.
Anse Taua
- Type: Bay
- Also known as: “Taua Bay”
- Category: body of water
- Location: French Polynesia, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-9.83492° or 9° 50′ 6″ southLongitude
-139.06052° or 139° 3′ 38″ westOpen location code
64225W8Q+2QGeoNames ID
4019918
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Localities in the Area
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