Nukuʻalofa
Nukuʻalofa (/ˌnuːkuəˈloʊfə/ NOO-koo-ə-LOH-fə, Tongan: [nukuʔaˈlofa]) is the capital and largest city of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the country's southernmost island group.
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(from top: left to right) Royal Palace of Tonga, Free Church of Tonga, Tonga Parliament Building and Downtown Nukuʻalofa | |
Location of Nukuʻalofa on Tongatapu | |
Nukuʻalofa | |
| Coordinates: 21°8′0″S 175°12′0″W | |
| Country | Tonga |
| Island | Tongatapu |
| Area | |
| • City | 19 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • City | 27,600 |
| • Metro | 74,454 |
| Time zone | UTC+13 (–) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+14 (–) |
| Area code | 676 |
| Climate | Af |
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