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Atuona Destination Guide
Touring Atuona in French Polynesia
Atuona in the region of French Polynesia (general) with its 1,762 citizens is a city located in French Polynesia - some 886 mi or ( 1425 km ) North-East of Papeete , the country's capital city .
Time in Atuona is now 08:26 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Marquesas " with a UTC offset of -9.5 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Vaitahu, Oehau, Nahoe, Motopu, and Ivaiva Nui. Being here already, consider visiting Vaitahu . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Atuona ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
CSI Legocity
CSI Legocity 1.1 Traincrash I´m sorry because its without sounds. And it can be confusing you^^ But I hope you enjoy it. ..
Tsunami, 27/2/2010, Hiva Oa, Marquises, port d' Atuona, Tahauku.
Video of effects of the 2/27/2010 tsunami at Tahauku in the Atuona bay, in Hiva Oa, Marquesas. The water level variation was 4m. The sea moved in and out several times with the same amplitude. The eff ..
Manta Rays of the Marquesas
These guys showed up right off our stern one day. We jumped in and enjoyed an amazing moment with these magnificent creatures. ..
タヒチアンダンス（マルケサス）練習風景
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Interesting facts about this location
Taha Uku
Taha Uku is a small bay on the north shore of Ta‘a ‘Oa on the southern coast of Hiva ‘Oa. The bay is provides one of the best anchorages in the whole of the Marquesas. It lies just to the east of Atuona, the administrative center of the southern Marquesas. Taha Uku is separated from Atuona Bay by a headland called Feki.
Located at -9.80 -139.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Calvary Cemetery, Atuona
Calvary Cemetery is the main cemetery in Atuona, Hiva ‘Oa, French Polynesia. It is located on a hillside on the eastern edge of town, overlooking the anchorage on Atuona Bay. The cemetery is the final resting place of French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin, as well as of Belgian singer Jacques Brel.
Located at -9.80 -139.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Atuona
Atuona, located on Atuona Bay on the southern side of Hiva Oa island, is the administrative centre of the commune (municipality) of Hiva-Oa. Atuona was the capital of all the Marquesas Islands but it has been replaced by Taiohae. The peak Temetiu, rising to 1,213 m (3,980 ft) above sea level, towers above the town. Atuona was the final home of Paul Gauguin, who died there in 1903 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery, which overlooks the town. The Belgian singer Jacques Brel is also buried there.
Located at -9.80 -139.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Atuona Bay
Atuona Bay (French Baie d'Atuona or Baie Tahauku) is a small inlet on the north shore of Ta‘a ‘Oa, on the southern coast of Hiva ‘Oa. The bay is traditionally called Vevau in Marquesan. At the head of the bay lies Atuona, chief town of the southern Marquesas Islands. Atuona Bay is separated from the excellent harbor of Taha Uku to its east, by a headland called Feki, and from westernmore extensions of Ta'a Oa by a small rock called Hanakee.
Located at -9.81 -139.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Hanakee
Hanakee is the name of a small rocky islet lying off the southern coast of Hiva Oa, separating Atuona Bay from Ta‘a Oa. The island's only vegetation is some small shrubs and grasses.
Located at -9.82 -139.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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