Location of ʻUiha in the Haʻapai Islands

ʻUiha is an island in Lifuka district, in the Haʻapai islands of Tonga. It had a population of 638 in 2006 and an area of 5.36 km2 (2.07 sq mi).[1] The island has two villages, ʻUiha and Felemea.[2]

In September 2022 the island's electricity system was transition from a diesel generator to a solar-battery system with diesel backup.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ GeoHive Tonga
  2. 1 2 "Solar energy for 'Uiha island". Matangi Tonga. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.

19°54′06″S 174°24′15″W / 19.90167°S 174.40417°W / -19.90167; -174.40417



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