Taioha'e
Town in French Polynesia, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Taioha'e is the main town on Nuku Hiva island. The town is located on a former volcanic crater, which has partly collapsed into the ocean, creating a bay.[1]
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Taioha'e | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 8°54′35″S 140°6′5″W | |
Country | France |
Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
Territory | Marquesas Islands |
Island | Nuka Hiva |
Area | |
• Total | 4.279 km2 (1.652 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,687 |
• Density | 394/km2 (1,020/sq mi) |
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This is the site of Fort Madison, set up by Porter in 1813.