Upeke

Upeke is an archaeological site in , . Upeke is situated nearby to the mountain saddle , as well as near the peak .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temetiu.

Peak
Photo: Sémhur, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 . Rising to 1,269 m above sea level, is also the highest point on the island.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Atuona.

Town
Photo: Sémhur, CC BY-SA 3.0.
, located on on the southern side of island, , is the administrative centre of the commune of . was the capital of all the but it has been replaced by . is situated 4½ km northeast of Upeke.

Upeke

Latitude
-9.82775° or 9° 49′ 40″ south
Longitude
-139.07352° or 139° 4′ 25″ west
Open location code
64225WCG+VH
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9684599789
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
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Satellite Map

Discover Upeke from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Highlights include Col Teavanui and Tevaitiu.

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