Nui (atoll)
Nui | |
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Aerial view of Nui | |
Map of the atoll | |
| Coordinates: 07°13′29″S 177°09′37″E / 7.22472°S 177.16028°E | |
| Country | Tuvalu |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.83 km2 (1.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 514 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Nuian |
| ISO 3166 code | TV-NUI |
Nui is an atoll and one of nine districts of the Pacific Ocean state of Tuvalu. It has a land area of 3.37 km2 and a population of 514 (2022 Census).
Traditionally Nuian culture is organised in three family circles – Tekaubaonga, Tekaunimala and Tekaunibiti families. Most people live on the western end of Fenua Tapu. In the 2012 census, 321 people live in Alamoni – Maiaki and 221 people live in Manutalake – Meang (Tanrake). The junior school is Vaipuna Primary School.