Data and Station Information for NUKU''ALOFA
Station Information Please note: In many cases, the station position in our database is accurate to only one minute. Thus, the tide gauge may not appear to be on the coast.
Nukuʻalofa is the central hub for transport in Tonga. Buses arrive and depart from the central bus station along Vuna Road close to the centre of town. Bus services are privately operated, and their drivers are free to set their own schedules. Fares are fixed by the government, with reduced rates for school children.
Nukuʻalofa (/ ˌnuːkuəˈloʊfə / NOO-koo-ə-LOH-fə, Tongan: [nukuʔaˈlofa]) is the capital and largest city of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the country's southernmost island group. On 10 June 1777, British captain James Cook wrote of his arrival at their anchorage place.
Nuku'alofa Radio A3A comprises a Standard Horizon VHF transceiver and two Icom IC-718 single sideband transceivers. Photo: Mar 2017, Tevita Taufa Nuku'alofa Radio A3A. Photo: Mar 2017, Tevita Taufa If you have information or photos about the history of A3A, please contact the publisher.
The Declaration of the Constitution of Tonga in 1875 formalised Nukuʻalofa as the Capital of Tonga. King George Taufaʻahau Tupou I issued the Constitution of Tonga on 4 November 1875, in Nukuʻalofa. The Constitution also stated (Article 38) that the Parliament will meet in Nukuʻalofa except in time of war.
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