Hiva Oa Map
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About Hiva Oa
Hiva Oa, the second largest island in the Marquesas Islands, covers an area of 316 km2 (122 sq mi). The island is famous as the final resting place of French painter Paul Gauguin and Belgian singer Jacques Brel, whose graves attract cultural tourists from around the world.
The island's dramatic landscape features the highest peak in the Marquesas, Mount Temetiu, reaching 1,276 meters (4,186 feet). Hiva Oa is renowned for its archaeological sites, including the largest ancient stone sculptures in French Polynesia at Taaoa. The main town of Atuona serves as the administrative center for the southern Marquesas.
The island maintains a population of approximately 2,200 people who preserve traditional Marquesan crafts, including wood carving, tapa cloth making, and tattoo arts. The local airport (AUQ) provides regular connections to Tahiti, supporting a growing tourism sector.
The Facts:Archipelago: Marquesas Islands.
Subdivision: Marquesas Islands.
Area: 122 sq mi (316 sq km).
Population: ~ 2,200.
Towns and Villages: Atuona.
Last Updated: December 06, 2024
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