Mata‘aho Island
Mata‘aho Island is an island in Tongatapu, Tonga. Mata‘aho Island is situated nearby to the town Popua, as well as near the village Tukutonga.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Tongatapu and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
Tongatapu
Tongatapu is Tonga's largest island with over two-thirds of the country's population. There are some interesting places to visit and some nice beaches with good snorkelling and Tongatapu provides a good opportunity to view a unique culture.
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 3½ km northwest of Mata‘aho Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nukuleka and Holonga.
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 3 km northeast of Mata‘aho 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 3½ km south of Mata‘aho Island.
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 4 km southeast of Mata‘aho Island.
Mata‘aho Island
Latitude
-21.16142° or 21° 9′ 41″ southLongitude
-175.15413° or 175° 9′ 15″ westElevation
2 metres (7 feet)Open location code
52C6RRQW+C8GeoNames ID
4032481
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Localities in the Area
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