Temotu, Tuvalu

Temoutu
Geography
Location South Pacific
Coordinates 7°27′S 178°40′E / 7.450°S 178.667°E / -7.450; 178.667Coordinates: 7°27′S 178°40′E / 7.450°S 178.667°E / -7.450; 178.667
Total islands 1
Country
Demographics
Population 52

Temotu is an islet of Vaitupu, Tuvalu.[1][2] Temotu village which has a current population of 52 inhabitants resides on the islet. The distance between Temotu Village and Tuvalu's capital city Funafuti is approximately 82 miles.[3] The average elevation of Temotu Village is 1 meter.[4]

References

  1. Map of Vaitupu. Tuvaluislands.com.
  2. British Admiralty Nautical Chart 766 Ellice Islands (1893 ed.). United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO). 21 March 1872.
  3. "Temotu Village". www.places-in-the-world.com. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
  4. "Population of Temotu Village, Tuvalu". population.mongabay.com. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
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