Fakaofo

Fakaofo, formerly known as Bowditch Island, is a South Pacific Ocean atoll located in the Tokelau Group. The actual land area is only about 3 km, consisting of islets on a coral reef surrounding a central lagoon of some 45 km. According to the 2006 census 483 people officially live on Fakaofo. Of those present 70% belong to the Congregational Church and 22% to …
Fakaofo, formerly known as Bowditch Island, is a South Pacific Ocean atoll located in the Tokelau Group. The actual land area is only about 3 km, consisting of islets on a coral reef surrounding a central lagoon of some 45 km. According to the 2006 census 483 people officially live on Fakaofo. Of those present 70% belong to the Congregational Church and 22% to the Catholic Church.
  • Population: 483
  • Archipelago: Tokelau
  • Total islands: 43
  • Major islands: Fale on Pacific Ocean
  • Area: 3 km² (1.2 sq mi)
  • Dependent territory: Tokelau
  • Largest settlement: Fale
Data from: en.wikipedia.org