Mua (also spelled Mu'a, Uvean for "first") 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.

Mua
Mu'a
District
Map of Wallis Island showing the 3 districts: Mua is located in the South
Map of Wallis Island showing the 3 districts:
Mua is located in the South
Coordinates: 13°20′25″S 176°11′30″W / 13.34028°S 176.19167°W / -13.34028; -176.19167
Country France
Territory Wallis and Futuna
IslandWallis
ChiefdomUvea
CapitalMala'efo'ou
Area
 • Total
26.3 km2 (10.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
2,976
Time zoneUTC+12
No. of municipalities10

Geography

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Located in the southern side of the island, Mua borders with the districts of Hahake. Mala'efo'ou (formerly named Mu'a) is the administrative seat.

The district is divided into 10 municipal villages, with the combined population of 2,976.[1]

Village Population
Utufua 602
Halalo 471
Vaimalau 371
Lavegahau 330
Teesi 216
Malaefoou 171
Gahi 249
Tepa 270
Haatofo 197
Kolopopo 99

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Population municipale des villages des îles Wallis et Futuna (recensement 2018)". INSEE. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
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