The Narrows
The Narrows is a marine channel in Tongatapu, Tonga. The Narrows is situated nearby to the village Tukutonga, as well as near Talafo‘ou.Places of Interest
Highlights include Pangaimotu.
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.
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". Nukuleka is situated 4½ km southeast of The Narrows.
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 8 km south of The Narrows.
Kolonga
Town
Kolonga is a village and the most populated settlement located on the northeast coast of Tongatapu in the Hahake District, Kingdom of Tonga. Kolonga is a hereditary estate of Lord Nuku. Kolonga is situated 8 km east of The Narrows.
The Narrows
- Type: Marine channel
- Category: body of water
- Location: Tongatapu, Tonga, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-21.11667° or 21° 7′ southLongitude
-175.15° or 175° 9′ westOpen location code
52C6VRMX+8XGeoNames ID
4032424
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