Fakaofo
Fakaofo, formerly known as Bowditch Island, is a South Pacific Ocean atoll located in the Tokelau Group. The actual land area is only about 3 km2 (1.1 sq mi), consisting of islets on a coral reef surrounding a central lagoon of some 45 km2. According to the 2006 census 483 people officially live on Fakaofo (however just 370 were present at census night). Of those present 70% belong to the Congregational Church and 22% to the Catholic Church.
Aerial view of Fakaofo | |
A map of Fakaofo Atoll and all its islands (map in Polish) | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Archipelago | Tokelau |
| Total islands | 43 |
| Major islands | Fale on Pacific Ocean |
| Area | 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
New Zealand | |
| Dependent territory | Tokelau |
| Largest settlement | Fale |
| Faipule (leader) | Esera Tuisano |
| Pulenuku (mayor) | Otinielu Tuumuli |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 483 |
| Languages | Tokelauan, English |
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