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Nanumanga

Nanumaga or Nanumanga is an island, an atoll or a district of the Oceanian island nation of Tuvalu. It has a surface area of about 3 kmē.

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Geography

There are three lagoons, the largest, Vaiatoa , having four islands. There are mangrove woods and dry vegetation. The island has the form of an egg (vertically).

Capes

  • Cape on the north: Te Kampapa
  • Cape on the south: Te Papa

Population

As of 2004 the population of the atoll is 418. The only village is Tokelau (Nanumanga) . It's on the west.


Transportation

There are a few paths.

Last updated: 05-16-2005 20:52:02