Ua-Pou

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Ua-Pou

Nomenclature and Geography

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Summary

Ua Pou is the third-largest island of the Marquesas Islands, located within the French overseas territory of French Polynesia. Historically, it was the only major island in the archipelago unified under a single monarch before European contact. The island is famous for its dramatic volcanic pillars and ancient stone platforms.

Statistics

Area

105.00 km²

Population

2,168

Location