Popua

Popua is a town in , and has about 1,940 residents. Popua is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the village .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Tongatapu and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.

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is 's largest island with over two-thirds of the country's population. There are some interesting places to visit and some nice beaches with good snorkelling and provides a good opportunity to view a unique culture.

Church
The Cathedral of St. Mary is a religious building located on Vuna Road in the town of Nukualofa, capital of the Kingdom of Tonga a small independent state in .

Islet
is a small island in the group of , lying near the capital . It is reachable by a 10-minute boat trip from Nukuʻalofa. is situated 3 km north of Popua.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nukuleka and Holonga.

Village
is a small fishing village on the north-east coast of the island of , Kingdom of . In January 2008, archaeologist David V. Burley claimed that it was the "". is situated 3½ km east of Popua.

Village
is a small village in the eastern district of in the kingdom of . It lies between the villages of and ʻAlakifonua. It had a population of 488 in 2016. is situated 5 km south of Popua.

Hamlet
is a small town in the Hahake district on the island of , and it was for centuries the ancient capital of the Tuʻi Tonga Empire. It is divided in the villages Lapaha and Tatakamotonga, is close to Talasiu and famous for the ancient langi. is situated 6 km southeast of Popua.

Popua

Latitude
-21.15019° or 21° 9′ 1″ south
Longitude
-175.1614° or 175° 9′ 41″ west
Population
1,940
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
52C6RRXQ+WC
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3123441539
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­town
Geo­Names ID
13527025
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