Tonumea
Island in Tonga
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Tonumea (also: Tanumea, Tonomaia, Tonumeia) is an island in the Haʻapai archipelago that belongs to the Kingdom of Tonga.[1][2] Among neighboring islands are Telekitonga, Nukutula, Kelefesia, Nomuka, Telekitonga, Nukufaiau, Fetokopunga, Fonoifua.[3]
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| Geography | |
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| Location | South Pacific |
| Coordinates | 20.458°S 174.760°W |
| Archipelago | Haʻapai |
| Highest elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Division | Haʻapai |
Geography
The island lies to the south of ʻOtu Muʻomuʻa as the northernmost island of the Nuku Islands group; to the south lies Nuku. Mango is the closest island to the north. The maximum height of the island is 27 meters.
Climate
The climate is tropical, but moderated by constantly blowing winds. Like the other islands in the Ha'apai group, Tonumea is occasionally hit by cyclones .
