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Fakaofo, one of Tokelau’s three atolls

Fakaofo, one of Tokelau’s three atolls

On Atafu and Nukunonu, only one main island is inhabited. The atoll Fakaofo is settled on two islands. Fale is the the main centre, and Fenuafala has a school, hospital and a few houses.

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Land Information New Zealand

Reference: NZMS 272/7/2

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Carl Walrond, Tokelauans – Immigration, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/map/727/fakaofo-one-of-tokelaus-three-atolls (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Carl Walrond, i tāngia i te 4 March 2009, updated 1 March 2015.

Comments

Eli
14 August 2017
Malo ni, I wonder who has committed the error. First of all Fakaofo is the name of the island consisting of abt50 small coral islets. Fenuafala is NOT the main centre, it is Fale with the most important government building. On the other hand, it's Fenuafals where we can find the school, hospital, the old power station......