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Fakaofo (village)

Coordinates: 9°22′31″S 171°15′58″W / 9.37528°S 171.26611°W / -9.37528; -171.26611
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Fakaofo
Village
Fakaofo village square
Fakaofo village square
Map of the atoll. Fakaofo village is located in the north-west.
Map of the atoll. Fakaofo village is located in the north-west.
Fakaofo is located in Tokelau
Fakaofo
Fakaofo
Fakaofo is located in Oceania
Fakaofo
Fakaofo
Fakaofo is located in Pacific Ocean
Fakaofo
Fakaofo
Coordinates: 9°22′31″S 171°15′58″W / 9.37528°S 171.26611°W / -9.37528; -171.26611
Country New Zealand
Territory Tokelau
AtollFakaofo
Population
 (2010)
 • Total137
Time zoneUTC+10 (UTC)

Fakaofo is a village on Fakaofo atoll in Tokelau. It is located to the north-west of the atoll. It is notable for its monument which is a coral slab personifying Tui Tokelau, a god once worshipped in the islands.

Fishing is important to the local economy and food supply.

References

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  • "Culture of Tokelau - Samoa". May 30, 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-05-30. Pacific Island travel