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Atoll and one of nine districts of Tuvalu
Vaitupu is the largest atoll of the nation of Tuvalu. It is located at 7.48 degrees south and 178.83 degrees east. There are 1,077 people (2022 Census)
Vaitupu
general election are noted with * Apisai Ielemia was elected to represent Vaitupu in the Tuvaluan general election, 2015. On 5 October 2016 Chief Justice
List_of_Tuvalu_MPs,_2015–2019
Island country in Oceania
ancestors of the Tuvaluans vary from island to island. On Niutao, Funafuti and Vaitupu, the founding ancestor is described as being from Samoa, whereas on Nanumea
Tuvalu
Village in Vaitupu, Tuvalu
Matagi is a village on the island of Vaitupu in Tuvalu. Its population is 40. "Tuvalu". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 11 August 2025. v t e
Matagi,_Vaitupu
Election in Tuvalu
A by-election was held in the Vaitupu constituency in Tuvalu on 19 July 2017. It was triggered by incumbent MP Apisai Ielemia's dismissal from the seat
2017_Vaitupu_by-election
Funafuti. Vaitupu had the largest net migration gain, although this is attributed to the location of Motufoua Secondary School on Vaitupu and the movement
Demographics_of_Tuvalu
Deadly fire at Motufoua Secondary School
night on March 9, 2000, at Motufoua Secondary School, a boarding school in Vaitupu, Tuvalu. It killed 18 schoolgirls and their matron. In the school's dormitory
Motufoua_dormitory_fire
British teacher and colonial official
). He published journal articles and books on the material culture of Vaitupu atoll, land tenure, and the language of the Ellice Islands. Kennedy, the
Donald_Gilbert_Kennedy
Village in Wallis and Futuna, France
Vaitupu (French pronunciation: [vajtupu]) is a village in Wallis and Futuna. It is located in Hihifo District on the northeast coast of Wallis Island
Vaitupu,_Wallis_and_Futuna
Reef island and one of the nine districts of Tuvalu
claimed by travellers from Nui, led by Kaunatu who was taking people home to Vaitupu, however their canoe drifted off course to the south and they arrived at
Niulakita
Football league
Club Island Nauti Funafuti Tamanuku Nukufetau Tofaga Vaitupu Vaoloa Nui
Tuvalu_A-Division_(women)
Island in Vanua Levu Group, Fiji
purchased by settlers from Vaitupu atoll in Tuvalu, who came between 1947 and 1962. Despite its relatively large size, Vaitupu became so overcrowded during
Kioa
327 Alapi Funafuti 1,115 Amatuku Funafuti 74 Apalolo - Saniuta Vaitupu 225 Asau Vaitupu 148 Aulotu Funafuti 360 Fakaifou Funafuti 1,258 Funafala Funafuti
List of villages and neighbourhoods in Tuvalu
List_of_villages_and_neighbourhoods_in_Tuvalu
Single-outrigger boat from Tuvalu
of the variations of single-outrigger canoes that had been developed on Vaitupu and Nanumea. Gerd Koch, an anthropologist, visited the atolls of Nanumaga
Paopao_(canoe)
Football club in Tuvalu
Tofaga FC is a Tuvalu football club from Vaitupu, playing in the Tuvalu A-Division. The team's home ground is the Tuvalu Sports Ground, on Funafuti, which
Tofaga_FC
Name Constituency First elected Taukelina Finikaso Vaitupu 2006 Apisai Ielemia Vaitupu 2002 Sir Kamuta Latasi Funafuti 1992 Lotoala Metia Nukufetau 2006
List_of_Tuvalu_MPs,_2006–2010
ancestors came from Samoa in the 12th or 13th century. On Funafuti and Vaitupu the founding ancestor is described as being from Samoa; whereas on Nanumea
Timeline of the history of Tuvalu
Timeline_of_the_history_of_Tuvalu
Tuvaluan politician
Doha, COP21 in Paris, and COP23 in Bonn. Talia was elected to represent Vaitupu in the 2024 general election. Talia was appointed the Minister for Home
Maina_Talia
communications to subscribers on each island and mobile phone services on Funafuti, Vaitupu and Nukulaelae. TTC is a distributor of Fiji Television service (Sky Pacific
Telecommunications_in_Tuvalu
State-owned Tuvaluan telecommunications company
internet access. TTC also provides mobile phone services on Funafuti and Vaitupu. TTC is the sole provider of Telecommunications in Tuvalu. TTC is established
Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation
Tuvalu_Telecommunications_Corporation
Cabinet of Tuvalu
Labour, and Trade Paulson Panapa Vaitupu Minister for Home Affairs, Climate Change, and Environment Dr. Maina Talia Vaitupu Minister for Transport, Energy
Teo_ministry
Polynesian language spoken in Tuvalu
Southern Tuvaluan, comprising dialects spoken on the islands of Funafuti, Vaitupu, Nukufetau and Nukulaelae. All dialects are mutually intelligible, and
Tuvaluan_language
Constituency # of votes # Notes Isaia Taape Independent Vaitupu 494 Nielu Meisake * Independent Vaitupu 642 Monise Lafai Independent Nanumaga 366 Minute
List_of_Tuvalu_MPs,_2019–2024
Boarding school in Vaitupu, Tuvalu
Vaitupu atoll, Tuvalu. As of 2000[update] it is the largest high school in Tuvalu. As Tuvalu consists of nine islands, the students reside on Vaitupu
Motufoua_Secondary_School
Overseas collectivity of France
photovoltaic solar power plants were installed in Lavegahau, Falaleu, and Vaitupu on Wallis, and one in Mamati on Futuna, supplying electricity to several
Wallis_and_Futuna
Re-elected (uncontested) Namoliki Sualiki – – Re-elected (uncontested) Vaitupu Paulson Panapa 585 32.46 Elected Maina Talia 448 24.86 Elected Nielu Meisake
2024 Tuvaluan general election
2024_Tuvaluan_general_election
ancestors came from Samoa in the 12th or 13th century. On Funafuti and Vaitupu the founding ancestor is described as being from Samoa; whereas on Nanumea
History_of_Tuvalu
Nukulaelae FC Ha'apai United Nanumanga Nauti Funafuti Tamanuku Nukufetau Tofaga Vaitupu Vaoloa Nui Niutao Niutao Pukapili Funafuti Kaumaile Unknown Moagale Unknown
Football_in_Tuvalu
Tuvaluan politician
entered parliament by winning a by-election on 19 July 2017 to represent Vaitupu. The by-election was triggered by incumbent MP Apisai Ielemia's dismissal
Isaia_Taape
(Lumnitzera littorea), which is only reported on Nanumaga, Niutao, Nui and Vaitupu. Mangrove ecosystems are protected under Tuvaluan law. The land cover types
Geography_of_Tuvalu
District in Wallis and Futuna, France
northern side of the island, Hihifo borders with the districts of Hahake. Vaitupu is the administrative seat. The district is divided into 5 municipal villages:
Hihifo_District
from Funafuti, Henry Naisali from Nukulaelae and Dr. Tomasi Puapua from Vaitupu; however, Henry Naisali withdrew before the ballot leaving Toaripi Lauti
Elections and political parties in Tuvalu
Elections_and_political_parties_in_Tuvalu
Tuvaluan politician
Tuvalu national football team. He was elected to parliament to represent Vaitupu in the 2024 general election. Panapa was appointed the Minister for Foreign
Paulson_Panapa
Prime Minister of Tuvalu from 1981 to 1989
GCMG KBE (born 10 September 1938) is a political figure who represented Vaitupu in the Parliament of Tuvalu. He attended the Fiji School of Medicine and
Tomasi_Puapua
Islet in Vaitupu atoll, Tuvalu
Luasamotu is an uninhabited islet of Vaitupu, Tuvalu. Luasamotu on the reef off the eastern part of Vaitupu known as Matangi. Islands portal Desert island
Luasamotu
Subregion of Oceania
ancestors of the Tuvaluans vary from island to island. On Niutao, Funafuti and Vaitupu the founding ancestor is described as being from Samoa; whereas on Nanumea
Polynesia
Executive branch of the government of Tuvalu
Labour, and Trade Paulson Panapa Vaitupu Minister for Home Affairs, Climate Change, and Environment Dr. Maina Talia Vaitupu Minister for Transport, Energy
Cabinet_of_Tuvalu
(atoll) 24 Nukufetau 25 Nukulaelae 26 Nanumea 27 Nanumaga 28 Niutao 29 Vaitupu 90: Mobile (prepaid) WNP: The mobile network was destroyed in a storm in
Telephone_numbers_in_Tuvalu
Each "article" in this category is a collection of entries about several stamp issuers, presented in alphabetical order. The entries are formulated on
Compendium of postage stamp issuers (V)
Compendium_of_postage_stamp_issuers_(V)
Prime Minister of Tuvalu from 2006 to 2010
was elected to serve in the Parliament of Tuvalu by the constituency of Vaitupu on a non-partisan basis: his lack of alignment is not unusual in the politics
Apisai_Ielemia
Government minister Enele Sopoaga Nukulaelae Seve Paeniu Namoliki Sualiki Vaitupu Paulson Panapa* Government minister Maina Talia* Government minister
List_of_Tuvalu_MPs
Place in Wallis and Futuna, France
number of churches were built; mainly at Mata-Utu, but also at Mu’a and Vaitupu islands. In the 19th century, Mata-Utu was developed into a town from a
Mata_Utu
Island in Wallis and Futuna
three districts (north to south): Hihifo: 5 villages: Vailala, Tufuone, Vaitupu, Malae, and Alele Hahake: 6 villages: Liku, Aka'aka, Mata Utu, Ahoa, Falaleu
Wallis_(island)
1892–1976 British colony in the Pacific
of Elisefou (New Ellice) on Vaitupu. He was instrumental in establishing the first co-operative store (fusi) on Vaitupu, which became a model for the
Gilbert_and_Ellice_Islands
2002 studio album by Te Vaka
matron who lost their lives in a fire at Motufoua Secondary School in Vaitupu, Tuvalu in 2000. The song was later rewritten as "An Innocent Warrior"
Nukukehe
(atoll of at least 33 islands) Nukulaelae (atoll of at least 15 islands) Vaitupu (atoll of at least 9 islands) Alaska, many islands including: Aleutian
List of islands in the Pacific Ocean
List_of_islands_in_the_Pacific_Ocean
Colonial head of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands civil service (1892–1979)
Logs in the current of the sea : Neli Lifuka's story of Kioa and the Vaitupu colonists. Australian National University Press/Press of the Langdon Associates
Governor of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands
Governor_of_the_Gilbert_and_Ellice_Islands
although individual islands were not exposed until much later – for example, Vaitupu was only introduced to the sport in the 1920s, when a New Zealander began
Cricket_in_Oceania
Village in Vaitupu, Tuvalu
population of 650 (2009). Asau is on the island of Vaitupu. Kalaaki Laupepa (1983). "Chapter 11 – Vaitupu". In Laracy, Hugh (ed.). Tuvalu: A History. Institute
Asau,_Tuvalu
List of coral reefs in Tuvalu
13.5 by 10.0 miles". Funafuti, Nanumea, Nui, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae and Vaitupu are atolls (sometimes known as a coral atolls), which have a coral reef
Coral_reefs_of_Tuvalu
685 20 0.65 1191 Uttar Pradesh India Asia/Pacific 0.685 33 0.65 1192 Vaitupu, Nui, Nukufetau Tuvalu Asia/Pacific 0.689 2 0.65 1193 S.Antao Cape Verde
List of subnational entities by Human Development Index
List_of_subnational_entities_by_Human_Development_Index
Bilateral relations
systems that are to be located on Vaitupu, Nanumanga, Niutao and Nanumea, with the first hybrid system being built on Vaitupu in early 2015. New Zealand has
New_Zealand–Tuvalu_relations
Islands Colony administration purchased the island and granted people from Vaitupu permission to settle there. However, in 1949, a successor administration
List_of_islands_of_Tuvalu
Prime Minister of Tuvalu from 2001 to 2002
from the Pacific nation of Tuvalu. He represented the constituency of Vaitupu in the Parliament of Tuvalu from 1993. He served as Minister of Finance
Koloa_Talake
Village in Vaitupu, Tuvalu
Motufoua is a village on the island of Vaitupu in Tuvalu. Its population is 40. "Tuvalu". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 11 August 2025. v t e
Motufoua
Polynesian societies outside the Polynesian Triangle
● Polynesia Kennedy, Donald G. (1929). "Field Notes on the Culture of Vaitupu, Ellice Islands". Journal of the Polynesian Society. 38: 2–5. Matagi Tokelau
Polynesian_outlier
Hospital in Funafuti atoll, Tuvalu
staffed by a midwife and general nurse. The Community Health Centre on Vaitupu, which has the second-largest population in Tuvalu (1,591 in the 2002 Census)
Princess Margaret Hospital, Funafuti
Princess_Margaret_Hospital,_Funafuti
Atoll and one of nine districts of Tuvalu
of the variations of single-outrigger canoes that had been developed on Vaitupu and Nanumea. During World War II the American forces built Nanumea Airfield
Nanumea
Tuvalu purposely built to sustain aquaculture was completed in 1996 on Vaitupu. The construction of this 1560-square-metre pond was funded under the FAO
Aquaculture_in_Tuvalu
Village on the island of Vaitupu, Tuvalu
island of Vaitupu, Tuvalu. According to the 2012 census, there were 248 inhabitants. The area of the village was 0.04 km2. "Tumaseu Village, Vaitupu, Tuvalu"
Tumaseu
American painter and botanical illustrator
passed through the Ellice Islands and visited Funafuti, Nukufetau and Vaitupu in 1841. During the visit of the expedition to the Ellice Islands (now
Alfred_Thomas_Agate
Topics referred to by the same term
Station, a railway station in Akita Prefecture, Japan Matagi, Vaitupu, on the island of Vaitupu Matagi, Nanumea, on the island of Nanumea Faalavelave Matagi
Matagi_(disambiguation)
State church of Tuvalu
Tapumanaia Kitiona at Niutao (1865); Tema at Funafuti (1870–89); Jeremia at Vaitupu (1880–95); In 1896 the pastor on Funafuti was Simona. The ministers of
Church_of_Tuvalu
Tuvaluan airline
Lolua Nanumea Airfield Intended to begin October 2023 Savave Nukufetau Airfield Intended to begin October 2023 Apalolo - Saniuta Vaitupu Domestic Runway
Air_Tuvalu
supporting prime minister Sopoaga. Apisai Ielemia was elected to represent Vaitupu in the 2015 general election. On 5 October 2016 Chief Justice Sweeney of
List of by-elections in Tuvalu
List_of_by-elections_in_Tuvalu
Group of whalers based in Nantucket, Massachusetts
Cocal ('The Great Coconut Plantation'). Obed also named "Tracy Island" (Vaitupu), and various other now-unidentified islands. Based on reported locations
Starbuck_(whaling_family)
Islet in Vaitupu atoll, Tuvalu
tanifa is an uninhabited islet of Vaitupu, Tuvalu, which is located on the reef to the north of the part of Vaitupu known as Muli. Islands portal Desert
Motutanifa
Lifuka was born in 1909 on Vaitupu, he worked as a marine engineer and from 1945 to 1951 he was the magistrate on Vaitupu. He organised the collection
Neli_Lifuka
Village in Vaitupu, Tuvalu
Potufale is a village on the island of Vaitupu in Tuvalu. It has a population of 208. "Tuvalu". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 11 August 2025. v t e
Potufale
Screw corvette of the Prussian and German Imperial Navy
October to 2 November. On 13 November, Ariadne called at Funafuti and Vaitupu Ellice Islands. Werner imposed trade and friendship treaties on the islanders
SMS_Ariadne_(1871)
1975. Logs in the Current of the Sea: Neli Lifuka's Story of Kioa and the Vaitupu Colonists. 1978. Law and Social Change: Problems and Challenges in Contemporary
Klaus-Friedrich_Koch
Species of plant
Program (BioRAP) of Funafuti Atoll, Nukulaelae Atoll, Niutao Island and Vaitupu Island, Tuvalu – Technical Report (PDF) (Report). Vaiaku, Tuvalu: Ridge
Sida_fallax
British officer (1898-1974)
Logs in the current of the sea : Neli Lifuka's story of Kioa and the Vaitupu colonists. Australian National University Press/Press of the Langdon Associates
Vivian_Fox-Strangways
Capital of Tuvalu, atoll and district
Government of Tuvalu. Kennedy, Donald G. (1929). "Field Notes on the Culture of Vaitupu, Ellice Islands". Journal of the Polynesian Society. 38: 2–5. Archived
Funafuti
pandanus 15 to 20 tons copra - in a good year Nanumea Copra, pandanus, taro 30 to 40 tons copra Vaitupu Copra, taro, pulaka, pandanus About 50 tons copra
Agriculture_in_Tuvalu
Island in Vaitupu atoll, Tuvalu
Tofia is a small islet of Vaitupu, Tuvalu, in the entrance to the lagoon. Tofia is one of at least nine islands of Vaitupu atoll and is the second biggest
Tofia
South Pacific cyclone in 1992 and 1993
to 2 ft (0.61 m) over the islands of Nanumea, Nanumaga, Niutao, Nui and Vaitupu. As a result, damage was reported to crops and several buildings in the
Cyclone_Kina
Village in Vaitupu, Tuvalu
Apalolo - Saniuta is a village located on the island of Vaitupu in Tuvalu. It has a population of 225. "Tuvalu". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 11 August
Apalolo_-_Saniuta
Roman Catholic bishop (born 1965)
from 2018 to 2025. He is a member of the Marists. Susitino was born in Vaitupu, the capital of the Hihifo District in Wallis (Also known as 'Uvea). Between
Susitino_Sionepoe
islands – Funafuti, Nanumaga, Nanumea, Niutao, Nui, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae, Vaitupu. In 2013, the Tuvalu government was proposing to merge the Bureau with
Postage stamps and postal history of Tuvalu
Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Tuvalu
Overview of and topical guide to Tuvalu
consisting of more than one islet: Funafuti Nanumea Nui Nukufetau Nukulaelae Vaitupu Local government districts consisting of only one island: Nanumanga Niulakita
Outline_of_Tuvalu
former Prime Minister Apisai Ielemia from the capital to his home island, Vaitupu. Te Mataili was replaced by Te Mataili II, a Guardian-class patrol vessel
HMTSS_Te_Mataili
Entry for Tuvalu in ISO 3166-2
TV-NIT Niutao island council TV-NUI Nui island council TV-NKF Nukufetau island council TV-NKL Nukulaelae island council TV-VAI Vaitupu island council
ISO_3166-2:TV
Protected areas in Tuvalu
and reef. Vaitupu Locally Managed Marine Area, 0.22 km2 (0.085 sq mi), is a LMMA, managed by the Vaitupu Island Council (Kaupule o Vaitupu). The LMMA
Protected_areas_of_Tuvalu
to former Tuvaluans, who migrated as a consequence of overcrowding on Vaitupu. They speak Tuvaluan, a Polynesian language, and number around a thousand
Languages_of_Fiji
with a total generating capacity per island averaging 176 kW, although Vaitupu generates 208 kW and Nukulaelae generates 144 kW. Niulakita operates individual
Renewable_energy_in_Tuvalu
councils, plus one town council (Funafuti). Only two of which, Funafuti and Vaitupu, have adopted official flags. The Pitcairn Islands are the only British
List of country subdivision flags in Oceania
List_of_country_subdivision_flags_in_Oceania
women have access to secondary education at Motufoua Secondary School on Vaitupu and Fetuvalu Secondary School, a day school operated by the Church of Tuvalu
Women_in_Oceania
island has stories as to the origins of their ancestors. On Funafuti and Vaitupu the founding ancestor is described as being as Telematua (or Telemaiatua)
Tuvaluan_mythology
Line of longitude
Passing just east of the island of Vaitupu, Tuvalu (at 7°29′S 178°42′E / 7.483°S 178.700°E / -7.483; 178.700 (Vaitupu)) Passing just west of Funafuti
179th_meridian_east
Football club
Independence Cup competition. During 1980–1990 the team was never defeated by Vaitupu, Nukulaelae, Nanumaga, Nui or the Tuvalu police Team. It was only defeated
Nauti_F.C.
Sualiki 182 31.6 Elected Bikenibeu Paeniu 99 17.1 Luuni Tinilau 96 16.7 Vaitupu Nielu Meisake 642 34.0 Elected Isaia Taape 494 26.2 Re-elected Taukelina
2019 Tuvaluan general election
2019_Tuvaluan_general_election
Tuvaluan politician (1928–2004)
achieve greater financial autonomy. He attended the Elisefou School on Vaitupu, the Ratu Kadavulevu and Queen Victoria schools in Fiji, St. Andrews College
Henry_Naisali
seats. The incumbent Prime Minister, Apisai Ielemia, retained his seat in Vaitupu constituency. On 29 September, Maatia Toafa from Nanumea won eight of the
2010 Tuvaluan general election
2010_Tuvaluan_general_election
Football league
Club Island Lakena United Nanumea Manu Laeva Nukulaelae Nanumaga Nanumanga Nauti Funafuti Tamanuku Nukufetau Tofaga Vaitupu Nui Nui Niutao Niutao
Tuvalu_A-Division
General elections in Tuvalu
Motofoua Feso Maheu Naniseni Niutao Tepepe Papua Tomu Sione Nui Sione Tui Kleis Nukufetau Nukulaelae Henry Naisali Vaitupu Tomasi Puapua Taui Finikaso
1977 Tuvaluan general election
1977_Tuvaluan_general_election
Overview of political and geographical subdivisions by area
Kowloon City 10.02 District in Hong Kong Ngarchelong 10 State of Palau. Vaitupu 10 Atoll and administrative district of Tuvalu. Likiep Atoll 10 Atoll and
List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area (all)
List_of_political_and_geographic_subdivisions_by_total_area_(all)
Tuvaluan politician
arrived from Denmark to Nui. Kleiss was educated at Elisefou school on Vaitupu island, before studying in Western Samoa, New Zealand and Italy. He initially
Sione_Tui_Kleis
Village Population District Chiefdom Alele 524 Hihifo Uvea Vaitupu 406 Hihifo Uvea Mala'e 504 Hihifo Uvea Vailala 341 Hihifo Uvea Tufuone 167 Hihifo Uvea
List of villages in Wallis and Futuna
List_of_villages_in_Wallis_and_Futuna
Football tournament
Funafuti from April 26 to April 30. Nukufetau won the most medals. Funafuti Vaitupu Nukufetau Nukulaelae Nanumea Niutao Nanumanga Nui Association football
Tuvalu_Games
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