Te Atu Motu Chain

Te Atu Motu Chain is an island in Fakaofo, Tokelau. Te Atu Motu Chain is situated near the region Sea Turtle Nesting Area, as well as near the village Fale old settlement.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Nukulakia.

Nukulakia

Islet

Nukulakia is an islet of the Fakaofo island group of Tokelau. Nukulakia is situated 3 km southwest of Te Atu Motu Chain.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fale old settlement and Fakaofo.

Fale is an islet of the Fakaofo island group of Tokelau. The main settlement in the group is located on the island. As of 2018, 355 people lived on the islet. Fale old settlement is situated 6 km west of Te Atu Motu Chain.

Fakaofo

Village

Photo: CloudSurfer, CC BY 2.5.

Fakaofo is a village on Fakaofo atoll in Tokelau. It is located to the north-west of the atoll. It is notable for its monument which is a coral slab personifying Tui Tokelau, a god once worshipped in the islands. Fakaofo is situated 8 km west of Te Atu Motu Chain.

Te Atu Motu Chain

Type: Island
Category: landform
Location: Fakaofo, Tokelau, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude

-9.39889° or 9° 23′ 56″ south

Longitude

-171.19785° or 171° 11′ 52″ west

Elevation

7 metres (23 feet)

Open location code

622CJR22+CV

GeoNames ID

4031072

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Sea Turtle Nesting Area and Fenua Fala New Settlement.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Conservation Area North End and Te Loto.

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