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    ʻAtā

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    ʻAtā is a small island in the Tongatapu group of Tonga. It has been used since 2001 as an open prison for Tongan criminals, especially young people. In 2002, there were seven prisoners on the island, who grew yams, coconuts, manioc, and bananas to pay for their expenses.

    'Atā Island (not to be confused with 'Ata island) in Tonga, in the reef north of Tongatapu.
    'Atā Island (not to be confused with 'Ata island) in Tonga, in the reef north of Tongatapu.

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    ʻAtā is a small island in the Tongatapu group of Tonga. It has been used since 2001 as an open prison for Tongan criminals, especially young people. In 2002, there were seven prisoners on the island, who grew yams, coconuts, manioc, and bananas to pay for their expenses.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Tongatapu Group

    • Tongatapu

      257 km²▲ 79 m

      Major islands

    • ʻEua

      88 km²▲ 305 m

      Major islands

    • ʻAta

      1.9 km²▲ 290 m

      Minor islands

    • ʻEueiki

      1.1 km²▲ 43 m

      Minor islands

    • Unnamed island

      0.67 km²▲ 12 m

      Minor islands

    • Kanatea

      0.53 km²▲ 20 m

      Minor islands

    • ʻAtatā

      0.53 km²▲ 23 m

      Minor islands

    • Nukunukumotu

      0.52 km²▲ 16 m

      Minor islands

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

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