Avarua
Avarua (meaning "Two Harbours" in Cook Islands Māori) is a town and district in the north of the island of Rarotonga, and is the national capital of the Cook Islands.
Avarua | |
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Town | |
Ara Maire Nui, the main street in Avarua | |
Location of Avarua (star) | |
Districts and tapere of Rarotonga | |
| Coordinates: 21°12′25″S 159°46′15″W | |
| Country | Cook Islands |
| Island | Rarotonga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28 km2 (11 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 4,906 |
| Time zone | UTC-10:00 (CKT) |
| Area code | +682 |
| Climate | Af |
The town is served by Rarotonga International Airport (IATA Airport Code: RAR) and Avatiu Harbour.
The population of Avarua District is 4,906 (census of 2016).
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