Fakaofo (village)

Fakaofo
Village
Fakaofo village square
Map of the atoll. Fakaofo village is located in the north-west.
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Coordinates: 9°22′31″S 171°15′58″W
Country	New Zealand
Territory	Tokelau
Atoll	Fakaofo
Population  (2010)
• Total	137
Time zone	UTC+10 (UTC)

Fakaofo is a village on Fakaofo atoll in Tokelau. It is located to the north-west of the atoll. It is notable for its monument which is a coral slab personifying Tui Tokelau, a god once worshipped in the islands.

Fishing is important to the local economy and food supply.

References

• "Culture of Tokelau - Samoa". May 30, 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-05-30. Pacific Island travel