Hihifo District
| Hihifo | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 Map of Wallis Island showing the 3 districts: Hihifo is located in the north | |
| Coordinates: 13°13′35″S 176°11′15″W / 13.22639°S 176.18750°WCoordinates: 13°13′35″S 176°11′15″W / 13.22639°S 176.18750°W | |
| Country |
 France |
| Territory |
 Wallis and Futuna |
| Island | Wallis |
| Chiefdom | Uvea |
| Capital | Vaitupu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.4 km2 (9.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 2,203 |
| Time zone | UTC+12 |
| No. of municipalities | 5 |
Hihifo (Uvean for "West") is one of the 5 districts of Wallis and Futuna, located in Wallis Island, in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Chiefdom of Uvea.
Geography
Located in the northern side of the island, Hihifo borders with the districts of Hahake. Vaitupu is the administrative seat.
The districts is divided into 5 municipal villages:[1]
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Alele | 839 |
| Vaitupu | 607 |
| Mala'e | 498 |
| Vailala | 446 |
| Tufuone | 237 |
See also
References
- ↑ Municipal population of the villages in Wallis and Futuna (INSEE 2008, complete list)
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chiefdoms and districts of Wallis and Futuna. |
- Google (4 September 2013). "Hihifo District" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
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