Fongafale

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Fongafale is the largest and with 3136 inhabitants ( 2002 census ), most populous island of the atoll Funafuti and the state of Tuvalu.

The only ( international ) airport in the country is located in Fongafale. There are seven small lakes, of which the Pond is the largest. Fongafale has four villages that merge ( population in brackets):

  • Alapi (1,024 )
  • Fakaifou ( 1007 )
  • Senala ( 589 )
  • Vaiaku ( 516)

Vaiaku is the most important village in which there are also all government buildings.

  • Island ( Tuvalu )
  • Island (Australia and Oceania)
  • Island ( Pacific Ocean )
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