Vaitupu
Vaitupu | |
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Vaitupu atoll from space | |
Map of Vaitupu, 1931 | |
Map of the atoll | |
| Coordinates: 07°28′S 178°41′E / 7.467°S 178.683°E | |
| Country | Tuvalu |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.60 km2 (2.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 1,007 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | TV-VAI |
Vaitupu is the largest atoll of the nation of Tuvalu. It is located at 7.48 degrees south and 178.83 degrees east. There are 1,077 people (2022 Census) living on 5.6 square kilometres (2.2 square miles) with the main village being Asau.