Nukunukumotu Island
Nukunukumotu Island is an island in Tongatapu, Tonga. Nukunukumotu Island is situated nearby to the village Tukutonga, as well as near the town Popua.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Pangaimotu and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
Pangaimotu
Islet
Photo: Fongafale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Pangaimotu is a small island in the Tongatapu group of Tonga, lying near the capital Nukuʻalofa. It is reachable by a 10-minute boat trip from Nukuʻalofa. Pangaimotu is situated 2½ km northwest of Nukunukumotu Island.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Church
The Cathedral of St. Mary is a religious building located on Vuna Road in the town of Nukualofa, capital of the Kingdom of Tonga a small independent state in Oceania. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Mary is situated 4 km west of Nukunukumotu Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nukuleka and Muʻa.
Nukuleka
Village
Nukuleka is a small fishing village on the north-east coast of the island of Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga. In January 2008, Canadian archaeologist David V. Burley claimed that it was the "cradle of Polynesia".
Muʻa
Hamlet
Muʻa is a small town in the Hahake district on the island of Tongatapu, and it was for centuries the ancient capital of the Tuʻi Tonga Empire. It is divided in the villages Lapaha and Tatakamotonga, is close to Talasiu and famous for the ancient langi. Muʻa is situated 5 km southeast of Nukunukumotu Island.
Holonga
Village
Holonga is a small village in the eastern district of Tongatapu in the kingdom of Tonga. It lies between the villages of Malapo and ʻAlakifonua. It had a population of 488 in 2016. Holonga is situated 5 km south of Nukunukumotu Island.
Nukunukumotu Island
Latitude
-21.14458° or 21° 8′ 41″ southLongitude
-175.14511° or 175° 8′ 42″ westElevation
7 metres (23 feet)Open location code
52C6VV43+5XGeoNames ID
4032391
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Localities in the Area
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