Hahake | |
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District | |
Coordinates: 13°17′S176°11′W / 13.283°S 176.183°W | |
Country | France |
Territory | Wallis and Futuna |
Island | Wallis |
Chiefdom | Uvea |
Capital | Mata Utu |
Area | |
• Total | 27.8 km2 (10.7 sq mi) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 3,415 |
Time zone | UTC+12 |
No. of municipalities | 6 |
Hakake (Uvean for "East") is one of the 5 districts of Wallis and Futuna, located in Wallis Island, in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Chiefdom of Uvea.
Located in the middle of the island, Hahake borders with the districts of Hihifo and Mua. Mata Utu (also spelled Mata-Utu and Matāʻutu) is the capital of the district, and of the Wallis and Futuna Territory as a whole.
The district is divided into 6 municipal villages: [1]
Village | Population |
---|---|
Mata Utu | 1,029 |
Liku | 605 |
Falaleu | 572 |
Aka'aka | 474 |
Ahoa | 436 |
Haafuasia | 299 |
Wallis and Futuna, officially the Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands, is a French island collectivity in the South Pacific, situated between Tuvalu to the northwest, Fiji to the southwest, Tonga to the southeast, Samoa to the east, and Tokelau to the northeast.
Wallis is a Polynesian atoll/island in the Pacific Ocean belonging to the French overseas collectivity of Wallis and Futuna. It lies north of Tonga, northeast of Fiji, east-northeast of the Hoorn Islands, east of Fiji's Rotuma, southeast of Tuvalu, southwest of Tokelau and west of Samoa. Its area is almost 100 km2 (39 sq mi) with 8,333 people. Its capital is Mata Utu. Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion. Its highest point is Mount Lulu Fakahega. Wallis is of volcanic origin with fertile soil and some remaining lakes. Rainfall is plentiful.
Mata Utu is the capital city of Wallis and Futuna, an overseas collectivity of France. It is located on the island of Uvéa (ʻUvea), in the district of Hahake, of which it is also the capital. It is one of two ports in Wallis and Futuna, the other being at Leava on Futuna. Hihifo Airport, the main airport serving the island and city, is 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) to the northwest. Its population was 1,029 in 2018, up from 815 in 1998.
The Territorial Assembly of Wallis and Futuna is the legislature of Wallis and Futuna. It consists of 20 members, elected for a five-year term by proportional representation in multi-seat constituencies. The Assembly sits in Mata Utu, the capital of the territory.
Stade de Mata Utu, also Stade de Kafika is a multi-use stadium in Mata Utu, Wallis Island, Wallis and Futuna. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 1,500 people.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, also known as Matâ'Utu Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral, and a national monument of France, located in the town of Mata Utu on Uvea, in Wallis and Futuna. It is a dominant edifice in downtown Mata-Utu town, capital of Wallis Island. It bears the royal insignia of Wallis, a Maltese cross between its towers. The cathedral is also known as the "Our Lady of Good Hope Cathedral". It is the seat of Bishop Susitino Sionepoe.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Wallis and Futuna:
ʻUvea is one of the three official chiefdoms of the French territory of Wallis and Futuna in Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean.
Ahoa is a village in Wallis and Futuna. It is located in Hahake District on the west coast of Wallis Island. Its population, according to the 2018 census, was 436 people. To the southeast is Lake Lalolalo, a volcanic crater lake which is the largest on the island.
Aka'aka is a village in Wallis and Futuna. It is located in Hahake District on Wallis Island. Its population according to the 2018 census was 474 people.
Falaleu is a village in Wallis and Futuna. It is located in Hahake District on the east coast of Wallis Island. Its population according to the 2018 census was 572 people.
Malaʻefoʻou, formerly Mua, is a village in Wallis and Futuna. It is located in Mua District on the southeast coast of Wallis Island.
Luaniva is an islet of Wallis and Futuna. It is located off the east coast of Mata-Utu, Wallis Island.
Fugalei is an islet of Wallis and Futuna. It is located off the east coast of Mata-Utu, Wallis Island.
Nukuhione is an islet of Wallis and Futuna. It is located off the east coast of Mata-Utu, Wallis Island.
Nukuhifala is an islet of Wallis and Futuna. It is located off the east coast of Mata-Utu, Wallis Island. The only settlement is a tiny hamlet on the southwest coast. It lies on the outer coral reef. It has a population of four.
The 2013 Pacific Mini Games was the ninth edition of these Mini Games. They were held in Mata Utu in Wallis and Futuna from 2 to 12 September 2013. It was the first time the games had been held in Wallis and Futuna.
Nuku is a village in Wallis and Futuna. It is located in Sigave District on the northwestern coast of Futuna Island. Its population according to the 2018 census was 204 people.
Hihifo is one of the 5 districts of Wallis and Futuna, located in Wallis Island, in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Chiefdom of ʻUvea.
Mua is one of the 5 districts of Wallis and Futuna, located in Wallis Island, in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Chiefdom of Uvea.