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    Nukupule

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    Nukupule Island is an island in Lifuka district, in the Haʻapai islands of Tonga. The island is approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of the main island of Lifuka.

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    Nukupule Island is an island in Lifuka district, in the Haʻapai islands of Tonga. The island is approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of the main island of Lifuka. The island itself is approximately 6 acres (2 hectares) and has its own reef system surrounding most of the island with only a few deep channels for access into its own natural lagoon. There are very few animals (if any) on Nukupule Island although it is surrounded by deep water reefs which are home to an abundance of fish. Humpback Whales with their newborn calves visit from July to October.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Lifuka Island Group

    • 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

    • Haʻano

      6.7 km²▲ 23 m

      Minor islands

    • ʻUiha

      5.5 km²▲ 17 m

      Minor islands

    • Uoleva

      3 km²▲ 18 m

      Minor islands

    • Lofanga

      1.4 km²▲ 28 m

      Minor islands

    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