Fonoifua in the Tonga Archipelago

Fonoifua is an island in Tonga. Among neighbouring islands are Kelefesia, Nukutula, Tonumea, Nomuka, Telekitonga.

History

Fonoifua was heavily affected by the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai eruption and tsunami.[1] The Guardian and ITV News reported that all structures on the island were destroyed except for two houses.[2][3]

Demographics

At the 2021 census the island had 69 inhabitants.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Frost, Natasha (2022-01-22). "Three Tiny Islands Have Borne the Brunt of Tonga's Tsunami". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  2. ↑ "Fears for Tonga's tiny Mango island as every house destroyed". the Guardian. 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  3. ↑ "New images show devastation caused by deadly tsunami in Tonga". ITV News. 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  4. ↑ "Tonga Population Census 2021" (PDF). Tonga Statistics Department. 24 December 2021. p. 4. Retrieved 28 April 2022.

20°16′43″S 174°37′47″W / 20.27861°S 174.62972°W / -20.27861; -174.62972


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