Taiohae
Taiohae is a regional capital in French Polynesia with a population of about 1,224.
Taioha'e is the main town on Nuku Hiva island. The town is located on a former volcanic crater, which has partly collapsed into the ocean, creating a bay.
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About Taiohae
| Country | French Polynesia |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Explore | 04 |
| Population | 1,224 |
| Local currency | XPF |
| Coordinates | -8.9109, -140.0997 |
| Time zone | Pacific/Marquesas |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Small town |
| Distance to the capital | 1,403 km · Papeete |
| Population (French Polynesia) | #33 most populated in French Polynesia |
| Where on Earth | 8°54′39″S · 140°5′59″W |
| Hemisphere | S · W |
| Distance to the equator | 992 km |
| Distance to the South Pole | 9,027 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 97% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Viana (Angola) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | 8.91, 39.90 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Los Angeles | 5,304 km |
| Sydney | 7,494 km |
| New York | 8,709 km |
| Tokyo | 9,717 km |
| São Paulo | 9,961 km |
| Beijing | 11,790 km |