Taaoa
Taaoa is a hamlet in Hiva-Oa, Marquesas Islands. Taaoa is situated nearby to the locality Plateau Tepuna, 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 2½ km north of Taaoa.
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 Atuona was the capital of all the Marquesas Islands but it has been replaced by Taioha'e. Atuona is situated 4 km northeast of Taaoa.
Taaoa
- Type: Hamlet
- Category: locality
- Location: Hiva-Oa, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-9.83195° or 9° 49′ 55″ southLongitude
-139.06439° or 139° 3′ 52″ westOpen location code
64225W9P+66OpenStreetMap ID
node 3196793680OpenStreetMap feature
place=hamlet
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