Tongatapu
Sign in to saveTongatapu is the main island of Tonga and the site of its capital, Nukualofa. Approximately in size, it is located in Tonga's southern island group, to which it gives its name and it is the country's most populous island, with 74,611 residents (2016) or roughly 70.5% of the total population.
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Tongatapu is the largest and most populated island in Tonga, home to the country's capital city Nukualofa and about 70% of the nation's people. It serves as the political and demographic center of the country, making it Tonga's most important island.
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- Tongatapu
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- Pacific Ocean
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- Tonga Islands
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- 260.48
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- Tonga
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- Nukualofa
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- 23,221
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- 74,454
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- 2021
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- 273.57
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9 sectionsContents
- Geography
- Climate
- History
- People of the Lapita culture
- Europeans
- Main sights
- See also
- References
- External links
Tongatapu is the main island of Tonga and the site of its capital, Nukualofa. Approximately in size, it is located in Tonga's southern island group, to which it gives its name and it is the country's most populous island, with 74,611 residents (2016) or roughly 70.5% of the total population.
Tongatapu has experienced more rapid economic development than the other islands of Tonga, and has become a business, trade and labor center of the country.