Niua Islands

Niua Group
Location of Niua Islands in Tonga
Map
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates15°58′S 173°47′W / 15.967°S 173.783°W / -15.967; -173.783
ArchipelagoTonga Islands
Total islands3
Major islands2
Area71.69 km2 (27.68 sq mi)
Highest elevation560 m (1840 ft)
Highest pointPiu 'o Tafahi
Administration
Tonga
Largest settlementHihifo, Niuatoputapu
Demographics
Population1,150[1] (2021)
Pop. density23.01/km2 (59.6/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsTongan

Niua is a division of the Kingdom of Tonga, namely the northernmost group of islands. It consists of three islands (Niuafoʻou, Niuatoputapu and Tafahi) which together have an area of 71.69 km2 and a population of 1,150. The largest village is Hihifo on Niuatoputapu. Piu'o Tafahi is the highest point with an elevation of 560 m.

Map of Niua Islands
Futuna, Alofi, Niuafo'ou, Niuatoputapu and Tafahi drawn on a 1646 map by Robert Dudley. In 1616, Dutch explorers Le Maire and Schouten were the first Europeans to visit those islands.
  1. ^ "Tonga's population drops to 100,209". Matangi Tonga. 24 December 2021. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.