Fakaofo Lagoon

Fakaofo Lagoon is a lagoon in Fakaofo, Tokelau. Fakaofo Lagoon is situated nearby to the village Fale old settlement, as well as near the locality Fenua Fala New Settlement.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Nukumatau.

Nukumatau

Islet

Nukumatau is an islet of the Fakaofo island group of Tokelau.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fale old settlement and Fakaofo.

Fale old settlement

Village

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.

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 3½ km west of Fakaofo Lagoon.

Fakaofo Lagoon

Type: Lagoon
Category: body of water
Location: Fakaofo, Tokelau, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude

-9.376° or 9° 22′ 34″ south

Longitude

-171.231° or 171° 13′ 52″ west

Open location code

622CJQF9+HJ

GeoNames ID

7603021

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Fenua Fala New Settlement and Sea Turtle Nesting Area.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Fakaofo Atoll and Highwater Lighter Passage.

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