Fakaofo (village)

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
Location within Tokelau
Fakaofo is located in Oceania
Fakaofo
Fakaofo
Location within Oceania
Fakaofo is located in Pacific Ocean
Fakaofo
Fakaofo
Location within Pacific Ocean
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)
 • Total
137
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

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