Tepuna
Tepuna is a plateau in Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia and has an elevation of 927 metres. Tepuna is situated nearby to the locality Hanaui, as well as near the town Atuona.Places of Interest
Highlights include Temetiu.
Temetiu
Peak
Photo: Sémhur, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Temetiu 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 Hiva ʻOa. Rising to 1,269 m above sea level, Temetiu is also the highest point on the island. Temetiu is situated 3 km southeast of Tepuna.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Atuona.
Atuona
Town
Photo: Sémhur, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Atuona, located on Atuona Bay on the southern side of Hiva Oa island, French Polynesia, is the administrative centre of the commune of Hiva-Oa. Atuona was the capital of all the Marquesas Islands but it has been replaced by Taioha'e. Atuona is situated 5 km east of Tepuna.
Tepuna
- Type: Plateau with an elevation of 927 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-9.7916° or 9° 47′ 30″ southLongitude
-139.08817° or 139° 5′ 17″ westElevation
927 metres (3,041 feet)Open location code
64226W56+9PGeoNames ID
12042199
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In Other Languages
“Tepuna” goes by many names.
- French: “Tepuna”
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