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Nukufetau

Nukufetau Lagoon

Nukufetau Lagoon is a lagoon in , . Nukufetau Lagoon is situated nearby to the village .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Sakalua and Teafuone.

Islet
is an islet of , . In the 19th century whalers established a shore camp on where coal was used to melt down the whale blubber. The islet has been known as 'Coal Island'. The island has a large colony of terns.

Island
is an islet of , . has also been known as Entrance Island as it is by the channel through the reef of Nukufetau. is situated 3 km northwest of Nukufetau Lagoon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Savave.

Village
is a village and islet of , , which is on the lagoon side of islet. It is also the name of the small village on the island. In the late 19th century, after the coming of the missionaries, the people of Nukufetau lived on islet before shifting to which is on the lagoon side of the Fale settlement. is situated 6 km southwest of Nukufetau Lagoon.

Nukufetau Lagoon

Latitude
-8.00722° or 8° 0′ 26″ south
Longitude
178.36098° or 178° 21′ 40″ east
Elevation
-40 metres (-131 feet)
Open location code
6V3WX9V6+49
Geo­Names ID
7669260
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Satellite Map

Discover Nukufetau Lagoon from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nukufetau and Teafua Pass.

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