Calvary Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery is the main cemetery in , , . It is located on a hillside on the eastern edge of town, overlooking the anchorage on .
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  • Type: Cemetery
  • Description: cemetery located on the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, France
  • Also known as: Calvaire”, “Calvary Cemetery, Atuona”, and “Cimetière Calvaire

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temetiu.

Peak
is the South Marquesan name for the highest peak of the mountain ridge that rises above the western end of Ta'a Oa in southwestern . Rising to 1,269 m above sea level, is also the highest point on the island. is situated 3½ km west of Calvary Cemetery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Atuona.

Town
, located on on the southern side of island, , is the administrative centre of the commune of . was the capital of all the but it has been replaced by .

Calvary Cemetery

Latitude
-9.8007° or 9° 48′ 3″ south
Longitude
-139.03849° or 139° 2′ 19″ west
Elevation
76 metres (249 feet)
Open location code
64225XX6+PJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 314540903
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­cemetery
Geo­Names ID
11205052
Wiki­data ID
Q5024152
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