Ua Pu ( French Ua Pou ) - the third largest island of the Marquesas Islands . Located 1347 km northeast of the island of Tahiti . The length of the Wa Pu from north-south is 15 km, from east to west - 10 km. The area of the island is 105 km². The second Polynesian name Ua Pu is Hapu Island. European researchers in the past called it the island of Adams ( Eng. Adams Island ), the island of Jefferson ( Eng. Jefferson Island ), the island of Trevennen ( Eng. Trevennen Island ).
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| Specifications | |
| Square | 105 km² |
| Highest point | 1232 m |
| Population | 2157 people (2007) |
| Population density | 20.54 people / km² |
| Location | |
| Water area | Pacific Ocean |
| A country |
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| Region | Marquesas islands |
| Area | municipality of Ou Pu |
Content
Geography
From north to south in the center of the island runs a mountain range, the highest point of which is Mount Potainui , also known as Oawa (1232 m). The coast of the island is very steep, especially on the west coast, where high cliffs break straight into the ocean. The eastern shore is indented, pebbled, and small motu lie nearby. The valleys of Hakahau , Hakamaia , Hohoy and Paaume a are also located on the west bank. The island has a large number of bays .
History
In the distant past, 27 independent tribes lived on the island of Ou-Pu, mostly hiding in the valleys of the island. The identity of Ua-Pu was that, unlike other islands of the archipelago, only one supreme leader, belonging to the Atipap tribe, was recognized on the island. A very large number of stone structures built by the ancient inhabitants of the island have been preserved on Ua-Pu. However, no major studies have yet been conducted.
Because of their inaccessibility, the first Europeans on the island appeared only in 1791 . As early as April 17, 1791, an American ship was sailing past Ou-Pu under the command of Joseph Ingraham ( English Captain Joseph Ingraham ), but the captain did not succeed in landing on it: he limited himself only to mapping the coordinates of the island. But already on June 21, 1791 the first European landed on Ou-Pu — the French navigator Etienne Marchand ( French Etienne Marchand ), who declared the island the property of the French king Louis XVI . However, foreigners very rarely visited Ua-Pu due to the lack of a safe harbor, a small amount of sandalwood and other raw materials. The first Catholic missionaries also experienced great difficulties on the island: there were frequent wars between the tribes, epidemics began, as a result of which the indigenous population decreased from 2 thousand people at the end of the 18th century to 400 people in 1885 . In addition, human sacrifices continued on the island until 1863 .
Administrative Division
Ou-Pu Island is a commune that is part of the administrative division of the Marquesas Islands .
| Island or reef | Land area, km² | Lagoon area km² | Population, people (2007) | Administrative center |
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| Ooo poo | 105 | - | 2157 | Hakahau |
| Motu oa | 0.3 | - | - | - |
| Commune Ua Pu | 105.3 | - | 2157 | Hakahau |
Population
In 2007, the population of Ua-Pu was 2157 people who lived in two villages of the island - the villages of Hakahau and Hakamaia .
The administrative center of the island is the village of Hakahau , which is located in the north-eastern part of Ua Pu. In 1996, the population of Hakahau was 1398 people.
Economics
The main sources of local income at the moment are copra production, fishing and local craft. Ua Pu has its own airport .
Photo Gallery
Ship in Hakahau Bay
East coast of the island
The south coast of the island and the island of Motu Takaha
Island women headpiece
A pen "ole" attached to a bowl into which inhabitants of the Isle of Wah Pu pound the breadfruit
Mount Oave hidden in the clouds
See also
- List of French Polynesian Islands