Lafanga

Lafanga or Lafaga is an islet of , . The traditional history of Nukufetau recalls that in order to protect the atoll from raiders from , Fialua, an Aliki, was given Lafanga, which is the largest of the eastern islets of Nukufetau.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Niuatui and Teafuaniua.

Islet
is an islet on the north-east of atoll, .

Islet
is an islet on the north-east of atoll, .

Islet
is an uninhabited islet on the north-east of atoll, .

Lafanga

Latitude
-7.97062° or 7° 58′ 14″ south
Longitude
178.43292° or 178° 25′ 59″ east
Elevation
12 metres (39 feet)
Open location code
6V4W2CHM+Q5
Open­Street­Map ID
way 267333836
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­island
Geo­Names ID
2110375
Wiki­data ID
Q3394447
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Uzbek—“Lafanga” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Lafaga”
  • Dutch: “Lafanga”
  • French: “Lafanga”
  • Galician: “Illote Lafanga”
  • German: “Lafaga”
  • German: “Lafanga”
  • Japanese: “ラファンガ島”
  • Polish: “Lafanga”
  • Portuguese: “Lafanga”
  • Uzbek: “Lafanga”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Savave Village.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Motulua and Kongo Loto Lafanga.

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