Muifuiva

Island in Haʻapai, Tonga From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Muifuiva is a tiny island in the Haʻapai archipelago, that is a part of the Kingdom of Tonga. The island name in local language means "tail of the fuiva bird".[1]

Coordinates20.267°S 174.817°W / -20.267; -174.817 (Muifuiva)
ArchipelagoHaʻapai
Highestelevation27 m (89 ft)
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Geography
LocationSouth Pacific
Coordinates20.267°S 174.817°W / -20.267; -174.817 (Muifuiva)
ArchipelagoHaʻapai
Highest elevation27 m (89 ft)
Administration
DivisionHaʻapai
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Geography

The island lies in the center of ʻOtu Muʻomuʻa along with the larger islands of Nomuka, Nomuka iki, and Nukufaiau.[2]

Climate

The climate is tropical but moderated by constantly blowing winds. Like the other islands in the Ha'apai group, Muifuiva is occasionally hit by cyclones.

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