Hiva-Oa
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Hiva-Oa is a commune in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia, located in the central South Pacific. The island hosts the settlement of Atuona, known for being the final residence of artists Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel. Its landscape features a tropical monsoon climate and rugged volcanic terrain.
Statistics
Area
316.00 km²
Population
2,371