Motu Tapu

Motu Tapu is an islet in Hiva-Oa, Marquesas Islands. Motu Tapu is situated nearby to the islet Motu Oa, as well as near Motu Ofio.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Puamau.

Puamau

Hamlet

Photo: American, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Puama'u is an associated commune of Hiva-Oa, in French Polynesia. According to the 2022 census, it had a population of 378 people. Puamau is situated 10 km west of Motu Tapu.

Motu Tapu

Type: Islet
Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
Location: Hiva-Oa, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude

-9.74716° or 9° 44′ 50″ south

Longitude

-138.79714° or 138° 47′ 50″ west

Open location code

64237633+44

OpenStreetMap ID

way 314722570

OpenStreetMap feature

natural=coastline

OpenStreetMap feature

place=islet

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Motu Oa and Motu Ofio.

Nearby Places

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