Haaoipu
Haaoipu is a locality in Tahuata, Marquesas Islands. Haaoipu is situated nearby to the village Hanatetena, as well as near Vaitahu.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Vaitahu.
Vaitahu
Village
Photo: Svsoutherncross, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Vaitahu is the name of a bay and valley in western Tahuata. It is the location of the most important village on the island. Spanish explorer Álvaro de Mendaña landed here on 21 July 1595 and named the town Madre de Dios. Vaitahu is situated 4 km west of Haaoipu.
Haaoipu
- Type: Locality
- Location: Tahuata, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-9.95034° or 9° 57′ 1″ southLongitude
-139.07202° or 139° 4′ 19″ westElevation
113 metres (371 feet)Open location code
64222WXH+V5GeoNames ID
4020078
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