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]
Namukulu | |
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 Namukulu council within Niue | |
 Administrative map of Niue showing all the villages | |
| Coordinates: 18°57′S 169°54′W / 18.950°S 169.900°W | |
| Country |  Niue |
| Tribal Area | Motu |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.48 km2 (0.57 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 9 |
| • Density | 6.08/km2 (15.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-11 (UTC-11) |
| Area code | +683 |
The village was established in 1922 by people moving from Tuapa.[4] It celebrated its centenary in 2022.[4]
Geography
editThe 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
edit- ^ 1558552 Namukulu on OpenStreetMap
- ^ "Niue Census of Population and Housing 2022". Niue Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Home". Namukulu Cottages. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ a b "Namukulu celebrates in style its 100th anniversary". TV Niue. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
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