ʻAta (Tongatapu)
| ʻAta | |
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| Waters | Pacific Ocean |
| Archipelago | Tongatapu |
| Geographical location | 21 ° 3 ′ S , 175 ° 0 ′ W |
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ʻAta (also: Ataa ) is a small island in the north of Tongatapu in the Pacific . Politically, it belongs to the Kingdom of Tonga .
geography
The motu lies to the north of the eastern extension of the reef crest, along with the northern dew . The closest islands to the south are Nuku and ʻEua Iki in their own small reef.
The island has been used as a prison since 2001. In 2002 there were seven juvenile offenders living on the island who had to make a living from farming.
climate
The climate is tropical hot, but is tempered by constantly blowing winds. Like the other islands in the Niua Group, Tafahi is occasionally hit by cyclones .
Individual evidence
- ↑ geonames.org .
- ↑ ʻAtā, prison island for children . In: Matangitonga , August 29, 2002.
- ^ David Fickling: Youth jail on paradise island . November 14, 2002.