Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 15°58′S 173°47′W / 15.967°S 173.783°W |
Archipelago | Tonga Islands |
Total islands | 3 |
Major islands | 2 |
Area | 71.69 km2 (27.68 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 560 m (1840 ft) |
Highest point | Piu 'o Tafahi |
Administration | |
Tonga | |
Largest settlement | Hihifo, Niuatoputapu |
Demographics | |
Population | 1,150[1] (2021) |
Pop. density | 23.01/km2 (59.6/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Tongan |
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.