Fakaofo (village)
| Fakaofo | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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Fakaofo village square | |
 Map of the atoll. Fakaofo village is located in the north-west. | |
| Coordinates: 9°23′3″S 171°13′36″E / 9.38417°S 171.22667°ECoordinates: 9°23′3″S 171°13′36″E / 9.38417°S 171.22667°E | |
| Country |
 New Zealand |
| Territory |
 Tokelau |
| Atoll | Fakaofo |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC+10) |
Fakaofo is a village on Fakaofo atoll in Tokelau. It is located to the north-west of the atoll. It is notable for its monument which is a coral slab personifying Tui Tokelau, a god once worshipped in the islands.
Fishing is important to the local economy and food supply.
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