Namukulu

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Namukulu
Village
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Namukulu council within Niue
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Administrative map of Niue showing all the villages
Coordinates: 18°57′S169°54′W / 18.950°S 169.900°W / -18.950; -169.900
CountryFlag of Niue.svg Niue
Tribal Area Motu
Area
 • Total
1.48 km2 (0.57 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
9
 • Density6.08/km2 (15.7/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-11 (UTC-11)
Area code +683

Namukulu is one of the fourteen villages of Niue. [1] With a population of 9 (2022 census), it is the smallest village on the island. [2] It has an observation point located close to the Namukulu Cottages. [3]

The village was established in 1922 by people moving from Tuapa. [4] It celebrated its centenary in 2022. [4]

Geography

The village is located about 5 kilometres from Alofi, and lies between the villages of Tuapa and Hikutavake. There is a single resort, Namukulu Cottages & Spa.

References

  1. ↑ 1558552 (x   j   a   h) Namukulu on OpenStreetMap
  2. ↑ "Niue Census of Population and Housing 2022". Niue Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  3. ↑ "Home". Namukulu Cottages. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  4. 1 2 "Namukulu celebrates in style its 100th anniversary". TV Niue. Retrieved 3 December 2022.


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