Vaikava
Vaikava is a spring in Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. Vaikava is situated nearby to the locality Taua, as well as near the town Atuona.Places of Interest
Highlights include Temetiu and Calvary Cemetery.
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.
Calvary Cemetery
Cemetery
Photo: Tereva, Public domain.
Calvary Cemetery is the main cemetery in Atuona, Hiva ‘Oa, French Polynesia. It is located on a hillside on the eastern edge of town, overlooking the anchorage on Atuona Bay. Calvary Cemetery is situated 4 km northeast of Vaikava.
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 Atuona was the capital of all the Marquesas Islands but it has been replaced by Taioha'e. Atuona is situated 3½ km northeast of Vaikava.
Vaikava
- Type: Spring
- Category: body of water
- Location: Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-9.82567° or 9° 49′ 32″ southLongitude
-139.0632° or 139° 3′ 48″ westElevation
56 metres (184 feet)Open location code
64225WFP+PPGeoNames ID
12042231
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In Other Languages
“Vaikava” goes by many names.
- French: “Vaikava”
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