Mata Utu
Place in Wallis and Futuna, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mata Utu (French pronunciation: [mata utu]; ʻUvean: Matāʻutu, [mataːʔutu]) is the capital city of Wallis and Futuna, an overseas collectivity of France. It is located on the island of Uvéa (ʻUvea), in the district of Hahake, of which it is also the capital. It is one of two ports in Wallis and Futuna, the other being at Leava on Futuna. Hihifo Airport, the main airport serving the island and city, is 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) to the northwest. Its population was 1,029 in 2018,[1] up from 815 in 1998.[2]
Mata Utu
Matāʻutu | |
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Top: Mata Utu coastline; Middle: Uvea Royal Palace, Matâ'Utu Cathedral; Bottom: Mata Utu Harbor, Traditional house | |
Coordinates: 13°17′S 176°11′W | |
Country | France |
Collectivity | Wallis and Futuna |
Island | Wallis |
Chiefdom | Uvea |
District | Hahake |
Capital of | Wallis and Futuna |
Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 1,029 |
The most prominent landmarks in the town are the Matâ'Utu Cathedral, the palace next to it and backdrop of the Mt. Lulu Fakahega where there is an old chapel.[3]