Niua Islands

Niua Group
Location of Niua Islands in Tonga
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates15°58′S 173°47′W / 15.967°S 173.783°W / -15.967; -173.783
ArchipelagoTonga Islands
Total islands3
Major islands2
Area71.69 km2 (27.68 sq mi)
Highest elevation560 m (1840 ft)
Highest pointPiu 'o Tafahi
Administration
Tonga
Largest settlementHihifo, Niuatoputapu
Demographics
Population1,150 (2021)
Pop. density23.01/km2 (59.6/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsTongan

Niua is a division of the Kingdom of Tonga, namely the northernmost group of islands. It consists of three islands (Niuafoʻou, Niuatoputapu and Tafahi) which together have an area of 71.69 km2 and a population of 1,150. The largest village is Hihifo on Niuatoputapu. Piu'o Tafahi is the highest point with an elevation of 560 m.