Putuputua

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Putuputua
Waters Pacific Ocean
Archipelago Tongatapu , Ha'apai
Geographical location 19 ° 55 ′  S , 174 ° 45 ′  W Coordinates: 19 ° 55 ′  S , 174 ° 45 ′  W
Location of Putuputua

Putuputua is an island in the south of Ha'apai in the Pacific . Politically, it belongs to the Kingdom of Tonga .

geography

The motu is located on the western edge of the atoll in the area of Lulunga near Kotu and Matuku . The islands Kito , Lutueki , Foua , Teaupa and Tungua are in the vicinity .

climate

The climate is tropical hot, but is tempered by constantly blowing winds. Like the other islands in the Ha'apai group, Putuputua is occasionally hit by cyclones .

Individual evidence

  1. Putuputua at GeoNames geonames.org. 2020-07-02