Nukapu
Nukapu is one of the islands of the nation of Solomon Islands. It is in the Reef Islands group in Temotu Province; the easternmost province of the Solomons. The estimated terrain elevation above sea level is 15 metres.
NASA picture of Nukapu | |
Nukapu | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Archipelago | Solomon Islands |
| Area | 0.7 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Solomon Islands | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 100 (2009) |
The island contains a memorial to Bishop John Patteson who was murdered on Nukapu in 1871.
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