Hiva Oa
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This article is about the island of Hiva Oa. For the administrative commune which includes the island, see Hiva-Oa.
With its 320 square kilometres (124 square miles), Hiva Oa is the second largest island in the Marquesas Islands, in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Located at 9 45' south latitude and 139 W longitude, it is the largest island of the southern Marquesas group. Around 2,200 people reside on the island. A volcano, Temetiu, is Hiva Oa's highest point with 1,200 metres (3,937 feet).
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Geography | |
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Location | South Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 9°45′S 139°00′W |
Archipelago | Marquesas Islands |
Area | 316 km2 (122 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 1,213 m (3980 ft) |
Highest point | Temetiu |
Administration | |
Overseas country | French Polynesia |
Demographics | |
Population | 2,190 (2012) |
Pop. density | 6.9/km2 (17.9/sq mi) |
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