Fonoifua
Fonoifua is an island in Tonga. Among neighbouring islands are Kelefesia, Nukutula, Tonumea, Nomuka, Telekitonga.
History[edit]
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[edit]
At the 2021 census the island had 69 inhabitants.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Fears for Tonga's tiny Mango island as every house destroyed". the Guardian. 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
- ^ "New images show devastation caused by deadly tsunami in Tonga". ITV News. 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
- ^ "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
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