Kito (Tonga)

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Kito Island Lighthouse
Kito (Tonga)
Location Kito, Haʻapai, Tonga OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Coordinates 19°59′43″S174°47′15″W / 19.995333°S 174.787389°W / -19.995333; -174.787389
Tower
Constructionmetal  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Height9 m (30 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Shapesquare skeletal tower [1] [2]
Power sourcesolar power  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Light
Focal height12 m (39 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Range10 nmi (19 km; 12 mi)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Characteristic Q(3) W 10s  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Kito is an island in the Lulunga district, part of the Ha'apai islands of Tonga.

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References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Tonga". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved 2016-10-21.
  2. NGA List of Lights – Pub.111 Retrieved 21 October 2016

Coordinates: 19°59′48″S174°47′14″W / 19.99667°S 174.78722°W / -19.99667; -174.78722