Alofitai

Not to be confused with Alofivai.
Alofitai
Village
Alofitai

Location in Alofi Island

Coordinates: 14°19′43″S 178°3′40″W / 14.32861°S 178.06111°WCoordinates: 14°19′43″S 178°3′40″W / 14.32861°S 178.06111°W
Country  France
Territory  Wallis and Futuna
Island Alofi
Chiefdom and District Alo
Population (2008)
  Total 1
Time zone UTC+12

Alofitai, often simply named Alofi, is a village in Wallis and Futuna. It is located on the northwestern coast of Alofi Island. It belongs to the chiefdom of Alo.

Overview

In 2003 it had a population of 2 people but according to the 2008 census there is now only 1 person living permanently there.[1] The village is a base for tobacco production on the virtually uninhabited island. It has a small chapel because on Sundays the Futunans visit the island.

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