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| Fakaofo | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 Fakaofo village square | |
 Map of the atoll. Fakaofo village is located in the north-west. | |
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| Coordinates: 9°22′31″S 171°15′58″W / 9.37528°S 171.26611°W / -9.37528; -171.26611 | |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Territory |  Tokelau |
| Atoll | Fakaofo |
| Population | |
| • Total | 137 |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (UTC) |
Fakaofo is a village on Fakaofo atoll in Tokelau. It is located to the north-west of the atoll. It is notable for its monument which is a coral slab personifying Tui Tokelau, a god once worshipped in the islands.
Fishing is important to the local economy and food supply.
References
- "Culture of Tokelau - Samoa". May 30, 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-05-30. Pacific Island travel
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