Hihifo District
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 ʻUvea.
Hihifo | |
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District | |
 Map of Wallis Island showing the 3 districts: Hihifo is located in the north | |
| Coordinates: 13°13′35″S 176°11′15″W | |
| Country |  |
| Territory |  |
| Island | Wallis |
| Chiefdom | ʻUvea |
| Capital | Vaitupu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.4 km2 (9.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 1,942 |
| Time zone | UTC+12 |
| No. of municipalities | 5 |
Geography
Located in the northern side of the island, Hihifo borders with the districts of Hahake. Vaitupu is the administrative seat.
The district is divided into 5 municipal villages:[1]
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Alele | 524 |
| Vaitupu | 406 |
| Mala'e | 504 |
| Vailala | 341 |
| Tufuone | 167 |
See their local airport
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References
- "Population municipale des villages des îles Wallis et Futuna (recensement 2018)". INSEE. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
External links
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- Google (4 September 2013). "Hihifo District" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
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