Namukulu
Namukulu is one of the fourteen villages of Niue.[1] With a population of 11 (2017 census), it is the smallest village on the island.[2] It has an observation point located close to the Namukulu Cottages[3]
Namukulu | |
|---|---|
 Namukulu council within Niue | |
 Administrative map of Niue showing all the villages | |
| Coordinates: 18°57′S 169°54′W | |
| Country |  Niue |
| Tribal Area | Motu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 km2 (0.57 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 11 |
| • Density | 9.46/km2 (24.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-11 (UTC-11) |
| Area code | +683 |
The village was established in 1922 by people moving from Tuapa.[4] It celebrated its centenary in 2022.[4]
Geography
The village is located about 5 kilometres from Alofi, and lies between the villages of Tuapa and Hikutavake. There is a single resort, Namukulu Cottages & Spa.
References
- 1558552 Namukulu on OpenStreetMap
- "Niue Household and Population Census 2017" (PDF). niue.prism.spc.int. Niue Statistics Office. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- "Home". Namukulu Cottages. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- "Namukulu celebrates in style its 100th anniversary". TV Niue. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
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