Nui (atoll)
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For the small Pacific island nation sometimes pronounced "Nui", see Niue.
Nui is an atoll and one of nine districts of the Pacific Ocean state of Tuvalu.[1][2] It has a land area of 3.37 km2 and a population of 610 (2017 Census).[3]
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Nui | |
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Coordinates: 07°13′29″S 177°09′37″E | |
Country | Tuvalu |
Area | |
• Total | 3.37 km2 (1.30 sq mi) |
Population (2017) | |
• Total | 610 |
• Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
Demonym | Nuian |
ISO 3166 code | TV-NUI |
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Traditionally Nuian culture is organised in three family circles – Tekaubaonga, Tekaunimala and Tekaunibiti families.[4] Most people live on the western end of Fenua Tapu. In the 2012 census, 321 people live in Alamoni – Maiaki and 221 people live in Manutalake – Meang (Tanrake).[3] The junior school is Vaipuna Primary School.