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    Matuku

    19°58′S 174°45′W

    Matuku is a tiny island in Lulunga, a part of Haʻapai in Tonga. It is easily reached by outboard motorboat from the neighbouring hub of Haʻafeva and is on the course from there to the culturally important island of Kotu.

    19°58′S 174°45′W

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    Matuku is a tiny island in Lulunga, a part of Haʻapai in Tonga. It is easily reached by outboard motorboat from the neighbouring hub of Haʻafeva and is on the course from there to the culturally important island of Kotu. The main village is on the northwest side. It has a government primary school. A wharf is constructed on the east side, but it is never used. The island had a population of 84 in 2021.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Kotu Group

    Also in Haʻapai

    • Tofua

      54.1 km²▲ 370 m

      Major islands

    • Foa

      13.6 km²▲ 27 m

      Major islands

    • Kao

      11.5 km²▲ 1,033 m

      Major islands

    • Lifuka

      11.4 km²▲ 22 m

      Major islands

    • Vahe Mu'omu'a

      7.5 km²▲ 45 m

      Major islands

    • Nomuka

      7.1 km²

      Major islands

    • Haʻano

      6.7 km²▲ 23 m

      Major islands

    • ʻUiha

      5.5 km²▲ 17 m

      Minor islands

    Sources

    Facts

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