Tungua
| Tungua | |
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| Waters | Pacific Ocean |
| Archipelago | Tongatapu , Ha'apai |
| Geographical location | 20 ° 1 ′ S , 174 ° 46 ′ W |
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Tungua is an island in the extreme south of Ha'apai in the Pacific . Politically, it belongs to the Kingdom of Tonga . The island has about 230 residents.
geography
The motu is in the Lulunga area . There are numerous other islets in the vicinity: Luanamo , ʻOʻua , Kongaloto , Nukulai , Kito (Keetoo), and other reefs. There is a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the island .
climate
The climate is tropical hot, but is tempered by constantly blowing winds. Like the other islands of the Vavaʻu group, Tungua is occasionally hit by cyclones .