Vaikokoia
Vaikokoia is a waterfall in Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. Vaikokoia is situated nearby to the locality Taua, as well as near the hamlet Hanamenu.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 3½ km east of Vaikokoia.
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 Atuona was the capital of all the Marquesas Islands but it has been replaced by Taioha'e. Atuona is situated 6 km east of Vaikokoia.
Vaikokoia
- Type: Waterfall
- Category: body of water
- Location: Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-9.80894° or 9° 48′ 32″ southLongitude
-139.10152° or 139° 6′ 6″ westElevation
695 metres (2,280 feet)Open location code
64225VRX+C9GeoNames ID
12042207
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In Other Languages
“Vaikokoia” goes by many names.
- French: “Vaikokoia”
Localities in the Area
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