Hatutu

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Hatutu, Hatutaa

Image of northwestern Marquesas Islands. Hatutu is the center island. Image courtesy of Johnson Space Center

Country

France
French Polynesia

Archipelago

Marquesas Islands

Region

South Pacific Ocean

Area

2.47 sq.mi.
6.4 km²

Coastline

- km

Highest elevation

-
1404 ft.
428 m

Population

- Density

0 ppl.
(2002)
0 ppl./km²

Hatutu (also called Hatuta‘a) is a small island approximately 3 km (2 mi.) northeast of Eiao in the northern Marquesas Islands.

Hatutu is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of Nuku-Hiva, itself in the administrative subdivision of the Marquesas Islands.

The island is located at 7.92° S 140.57° W.

It consists of a high central ridge, which runs the full 6.5 km (4 mi.) length of the island. The ridge rises to heights up to 428 m (1,404 ft.) above sea level.

In 1992, Hatutu was declared a nature reserve: the Hatutu Nature Reserve. The island is an important nesting ground for the blue footed booby, and home to the endemic Hatutaa Polynesian Warbler.

[edit] See also

v • d • e Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia

	Northern Marquesas: Eiao • Hatutu • Motu Iti • Motu One • Nuku Hiva • Ua Huka • Ua Pu

	Southern Marquesas: Fatu Hiva • Fatu Huku • Hiva Oa • Moho Tani • Motu Nao • Tahuata • Terihi

Archipelagos of French Polynesia: Australs • Gambiers • Marquesas • Societies • Tuamotus