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Atoll and one of nine districts of Tuvalu
Nukulaelae is an atoll that is part of the nation of Tuvalu, and it has a population of 300 (2017 census). The largest settlement is Pepesala on Fangaua
Nukulaelae
Island country in Oceania
on Nukulaelae, Nanumaga, Nui and Niutao was damaged by Tropical Cyclone Pam in March 2015. Nukulaelae is an atoll, with access to the Nukulaelae lagoon
Tuvalu
Idle talk or rumour, especially about personal or private affairs of others
"Information withholding as a manipulative and collusive strategy in Nukulaelae gossip". Language in Society. 18 (3): 315–341. doi:10.1017/s0047404500013634
Gossip
19th-century Polynesian minister
off course and travelling over 1,500 nautical miles from Manihiki to Nukulaelae in 1861. He was active in Tuvalu until being removed in 1870. Little else
Elekana
Alexander George Findlay. The United States claimed Funafuti, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae and Niulakita under the Guano Islands Act of 1856. This claim was renounced
History_of_Tuvalu
Unicameral legislature of Tuvalu
increased the number of elected representatives for the electorate of Nukulaelae to become 2 MPs, so that each of the 8 island electorates is represented
Parliament_of_Tuvalu
Polynesian language spoken in Tuvalu
comprising dialects spoken on the islands of Funafuti, Vaitupu, Nukufetau and Nukulaelae. All dialects are mutually intelligible, and differ in terms of phonology
Tuvaluan_language
Protected areas in Tuvalu
lagoon. Nukulaelae Marine Protected Area, 3.26 km2 (1.26 sq mi), is a MPA, which is managed by the Nukulaelae Island Council (Kaupule o Nukulaelae). The
Protected_areas_of_Tuvalu
Tuvaluan politician
Parliament of Tuvalu in the 2019 Tuvaluan general election to represent the Nukulaelae electorate. He was appointed as the Minister of Finance in the Natano
Seve_Paeniu
(atoll of at least 21 islands) Nukufetau (atoll of at least 33 islands) Nukulaelae (atoll of at least 15 islands) Vaitupu (atoll of at least 9 islands) Alaska
List of islands in the Pacific Ocean
List_of_islands_in_the_Pacific_Ocean
increased the number of elected representatives for the electorate of Nukulaelae to become 2 MPs. So that each of the 8 island electorates is represented
Politics_of_Tuvalu
Northernmost point – Lakena islet, Nanumea Easternmost point – Niuoko islet, Nukulaelae Southernmost point – Niulakita Westernmost point – Lakena islet, Nanumea
Geography_of_Tuvalu
Island in Nukulaelae, Tuvalu
Fangaua is an islet of Nukulaelae Atoll, Tuvalu on which is Pepesala, the main village of Nukulaelae, with a population of 350 people (2020 census)The
Fangaua
List of coral reefs in Tuvalu
measurement of 13.5 by 10.0 miles". Funafuti, Nanumea, Nui, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae and Vaitupu are atolls (sometimes known as a coral atolls), which have
Coral_reefs_of_Tuvalu
Each "Article" in this category is a collection of entries about several stamp issuers, presented in alphabetical order. The entries are formulated on
Compendium of postage stamp issuers (Ni–Nz)
Compendium_of_postage_stamp_issuers_(Ni–Nz)
German colony in Oceania (1900–1920)
Godeffroy & Sohn obtained a 25-year lease to the eastern islet of Niuoku of Nukulaelae Atoll. J. C. Godeffroy und Sohn was taken over in 1879 by Handels-und
German_Samoa
Line of longitude
Ocean Passing just east of Nukulaelae atoll, Tuvalu (at 9°25′S 179°52′E / 9.417°S 179.867°E / -9.417; 179.867 (Nukulaelae atoll)) Passing just west
180th_meridian
Football league season
Nanumea Also known as Nanumea Tamanuku Nukufetau Tofaga Vaitupu Manu Laeva Nukulaelae Ha'apai Nanumanga Also known as Nanumaga Destroyer Niutao Also known as
2026_Tuvalu_A-Division
Atoll in Tuvalu
Islet is the easternmost point of Tuvalu, which is located in Nukulaelae Atoll. The Nukulaelae Conservation Area covers the eastern end of the lagoon. A baseline
Niuoko
subscribers on each island and mobile phone services on Funafuti, Vaitupu and Nukulaelae. TTC is a distributor of Fiji Television service (Sky Pacific satellite
Telecommunications_in_Tuvalu
Football league season
Team Location Tofaga Vaitupu Niutao United Niutao Manu Laeva Nukulaelae Nauti Funafuti Vaoloa Nui Kaumeile United Tuvalu Tamanuku Nukufetau
2024_Tuvalu_A-Division
Prime Minister of Tuvalu (1989–1993; 1996–1999)
twice as the Prime Minister of Tuvalu and represented the constituency of Nukulaelae in the Parliament of Tuvalu. Paeniu made his entrance on the political
Bikenibeu_Paeniu
dangerous level. Te Mataili carried a Red Cross desalinization unit to Nukulaelae. On March 3, 2017, Te Mataili rescued two distressed fishers, off Fuafatu
HMTSS_Te_Mataili
Football league
Club Island Lakena United Nanumea Manu Laeva Nukulaelae Nanumaga Nanumanga Nauti Funafuti Tamanuku Nukufetau Tofaga Vaitupu Nui Nui Niutao Niutao
Tuvalu_A-Division
20 Funafuti 21 Funafuti 22 Niulakita 23 Nui (atoll) 24 Nukufetau 25 Nukulaelae 26 Nanumea 27 Nanumaga 28 Niutao 29 Vaitupu 90: Mobile (prepaid) WNP:
Telephone_numbers_in_Tuvalu
became caught in a storm and drifted for eight weeks before landing at Nukulaelae. Elekana began proselytising Christianity. He was trained at Malua Theological
Protestantism_in_Tuvalu
State church of Tuvalu
became caught in a storm and drifted for eight weeks before landing at Nukulaelae. Elekana began evangelizing Christianity. He was trained at Malua Theological
Church_of_Tuvalu
Capacity Lakena United Nanumea Tuvalu Sports Ground 1,500 Manu Laeva Nukulaelae Tuvalu Sports Ground 1,500 Ha'apai United Nanumanga Tuvalu Sports Ground
Tuvaluan football league system
Tuvaluan_football_league_system
Nanumea 70 Motufoua Vaitupu 40 Niulakita Niulakita 36 Nukualofa Nukulaelae 102 Pepesala Nukulaelae 239 Potufale Vaitupu 208 Senala Funafuti 1,014 Teava Niutao
List of villages and neighbourhoods in Tuvalu
List_of_villages_and_neighbourhoods_in_Tuvalu
started Dispute settled Notes Islands of Funafuti, Niulakita, Nukufetau and Nukulaelae British Empire (-1978) United States Tuvalu (1978–1983) 1983 Claimed by
List_of_territorial_disputes
Parliament Nukufetau Panapasi Nelesoni Government minister Enele Sopoaga Nukulaelae Seve Paeniu Namoliki Sualiki Vaitupu Paulson Panapa* Government minister
List_of_Tuvalu_MPs
Ongoing viral pandemic
Island/Atoll Cases Deaths Funafuti 2,300 0 Nanumea 25 0 Niulakita 2 0 Niutao 23 0 Nui 121 0 Nukufetau 73 0 Nukulaelae 25 0 Vaitupu 210 0 Total 2,779 0
COVID-19_pandemic_in_Tuvalu
Coerced labour, mainly in the southeast Pacific
200 were taken from Nukulaelae, leaving fewer than 100 of the 300 recorded in 1861 as living on Nukulaelae. On Funafuti and Nukulaelae, the resident traders
Blackbirding
dugouts, then a bomb struck the building shortly after. moveable in May Nukulaelae Aso o te Tala Lei Island-specific Gospel Day. 17 September Niutao Te Aso
Public_holidays_in_Tuvalu
began claiming Fakaofo, Funafuti, Hull Island, Niulakita, Nukufetau, and Nukulaelae. At least Hull was claimed by the United Kingdom. December 10, 1941 Governor
Territorial evolution of the United States
Territorial_evolution_of_the_United_States
Overview of and topical guide to Tuvalu
districts consisting of more than one islet: Funafuti Nanumea Nui Nukufetau Nukulaelae Vaitupu Local government districts consisting of only one island: Nanumanga
Outline_of_Tuvalu
Natural disaster in Tuvalu
affected by the drought. Nukulaelae and Nanumaga were the most seriously affected outer islands. The dry conditions on Nukulaelae affected the vast majority
2011_Tuvalu_drought
Species of plant
the Biodiversity Rapid Assessment Program (BioRAP) of Funafuti Atoll, Nukulaelae Atoll, Niutao Island and Vaitupu Island, Tuvalu – Technical Report (PDF)
Sida_fallax
Executive branch of the government of Tuvalu
Environment Ampelosa Manoa Tehulu Nanumea Minister of Finance Seve Paeniu Nukulaelae Minister for Health, Social Welfare & Gender Isaia Taape Vaitupu Minister
Cabinet_of_Tuvalu
U.S. territory that is neither a state nor the District of Columbia
the Guano Islands Act; claims ceded to Kiribati. Funafuti, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae and Niulakita: claimed by the U.S. under the Guano Islands Act; claims
Insular_area
37.5 Elected Elisala Pita 430 31.8 Elected Saufatu Sopoanga 414 30.6 Nukulaelae Namoliki Sualiki 109 42.1 Elected Bikenibeu Paeniu 65 25.1 Unseated Vaefitu
2006 Tuvaluan general election
2006_Tuvaluan_general_election
increased the number of elected representatives for the electorate of Nukulaelae to become 2 PMs. So that each of the 8 island electorates is represented
2019 Tuvaluan general election
2019_Tuvaluan_general_election
German trader, blackbirder and Hanseat (1813–1885)
the company obtained a 25-year lease to the eastern islet of Niuoku of Nukulaelae Atoll. For many years the islanders and the company argued over the lease
Johann_Cesar_VI._Godeffroy
Tuvaluan politician (1928–2004)
of the British Colony of Tuvalu in 1976. He was elected to represent Nukulaelae in the House of Assembly of the British Colony of Tuvalu in the 1977 Tuvaluan
Henry_Naisali
Colonies predating the German Empire
Godeffroy & Sohn obtained a 25-year lease to the eastern islet of Niuoku of Nukulaelae Atoll (in modern Tuvalu). These commercial ventures later formed the basis
German colonial projects before 1871
German_colonial_projects_before_1871
Circles of latitude
161.133 (Pacific Ocean) Pacific Ocean Passing between the Funafuti and Nukulaelae atolls, Tuvalu Passing just north of Nukunonu atoll, Tokelau 9°0′S 158°3′W
Circles of latitude between the 5th parallel south and the 10th parallel south
Circles_of_latitude_between_the_5th_parallel_south_and_the_10th_parallel_south
America claims Fakaofo, Funafuti, Hull Island, Niulakita, Nukufetau, and Nukulaelae. 1 September World War II begins with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany
Timeline of geopolitical changes (1900–1999)
Timeline_of_geopolitical_changes_(1900–1999)
Overview of political and geographical subdivisions by area
Vincent and the Grenadines. Kisela Voda 43 Municipality of North Macedonia. Nukulaelae (Total area) 43 Atoll and administrative district of Tuvalu. City of Manila
List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area (all)
List_of_political_and_geographic_subdivisions_by_total_area_(all)
increased the number of elected representatives for the electorate of Nukulaelae to become 2 PMs. So that each of the 8 island electorates is represented
Elections and political parties in Tuvalu
Elections_and_political_parties_in_Tuvalu
who was the finance minister, and Namoliki Sualiki in the electorate of Nukulaelae, so they were automatically returned to parliament. After the results
2024 Tuvaluan general election
2024_Tuvaluan_general_election
and battery energy storage systems and the outer islands of Nukufetau, Nukulaelae, and Nui will receive climate-resilient, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic
Renewable_energy_in_Tuvalu
Football tournament
to April 30. Nukufetau won the most medals. Funafuti Vaitupu Nukufetau Nukulaelae Nanumea Niutao Nanumanga Nui Association football Athletics Badminton
Tuvalu_Games
appointed to the Island Court in Nanumea in the 1980s and another in Nukulaelae in the early 1990s." There were 7 female magistrates in the Island Courts
Women_in_Tuvalu
Independent Nukufetau 491 Namoliki Sualiki Independent Nukulaelae 182 Seve Paeniu * Independent Nukulaelae 199 Mackenzie Kiritome Independent Nui 249 Puakena
List_of_Tuvalu_MPs,_2019–2024
Club Island Lakena United Nanumea Manu Laeva Nukulaelae FC Ha'apai United Nanumanga Nauti Funafuti Tamanuku Nukufetau Tofaga Vaitupu Vaoloa Nui Niutao
Football_in_Tuvalu
07°13′29″S 177°09′37″E Nukufetau Savave 2.99 145 581 33 2 08°00′S 178°22′E Nukulaelae Fangaua 1.82 43 341 15 2 09°22′52″S 179°51′08″E Vaitupu Asau 5.60 10 1
List_of_islands_of_Tuvalu
Village in Nukulaelae, Tuvalu
Nukualofa is a village on the island of Nukulaelae in Tuvalu. It has a population of 102. "Tuvalu". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 11 August 2025. v t e
Nukualofa,_Tuvalu
Football league season
Club Island Lakena United A Nanumea Manu Laeva A Nukulaelae Ha'apai United A Nanumanga Nauti A Funafuti Niutao A Niutao Nui A Nui Tamanuku A Nukufetau
2014_Tuvalu_A-Division
Football club
competition. During 1980–1990 the team was never defeated by Vaitupu, Nukulaelae, Nanumaga, Nui or the Tuvalu police Team. It was only defeated once by
Nauti_F.C.
Independent Nukufetau Elected unopposed Namoliki Sualiki Independent Nukulaelae Elected unopposed Mackenzie Kiritome * Independent Nui Puakena Boreham
List_of_Tuvalu_MPs,_2015–2019
South Pacific cyclone in 1990
residential homes were also destroyed on the islands of Niutao, Nui and Nukulaelae. On Funafuti sea waves flattened the Hurricane Bebe bank at the southern
Cyclone_Ofa
Reef island and one of nine districts of Tuvalu
Minutes) Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu, 19 Fono Lasi (General Assembly) 2006-Nukulaelae, 09-13 Iulai (July) 2006, 58-9. Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu (EKT). 2006
Nanumanga
and hereditary Nui Aliki Falani Mekuli Nukufetau Aliki Valoaga Fonotapu Nukulaelae Aliki Aifou Tafia Vaitupu Aliki Londoni Panapa Wallis and Futuna Alo Tuʻi
List of current non-sovereign monarchs
List_of_current_non-sovereign_monarchs
Entry for Tuvalu in ISO 3166-2
TV-NIT Niutao island council TV-NUI Nui island council TV-NKF Nukufetau island council TV-NKL Nukulaelae island council TV-VAI Vaitupu island council
ISO_3166-2:TV
Island Production Annual export of copra Nukulaelae Copra, taro, popoi, a few bananas, a little sugar cane About 10 tons copra Funafuti Copra, taro, pulaka
Agriculture_in_Tuvalu
General elections in Tuvalu
Motofoua Feso Maheu Naniseni Niutao Tepepe Papua Tomu Sione Nui Sione Tui Kleis Nukufetau Nukulaelae Henry Naisali Vaitupu Tomasi Puapua Taui Finikaso
1977 Tuvaluan general election
1977_Tuvaluan_general_election
Deputy Prime Minister of Tuvalu
Minutes) Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu, 19 Fono Lasi (General Assembly) 2006-Nukulaelae, 09-13 Iulai (July) 2006, 58-9. Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu (EKT). 2006
Kitiona_Tausi
Seluka Nui 2006 Sir Tomu Sione Niutao 1977-2002; 2006 Namoliki Sualiki Nukulaelae 2006 Italeli Taeia Nui 2006 Otinielu Tausi Nanumaga 1993 Tavau Teii Niutao
List_of_Tuvalu_MPs,_2006–2010
Dialect of Tuvaluan; possibly a separate language
Puuhi Pūsi /s/ turns into /h/ in northern dialects and, to an extent, the Nukulaelae dialect Spouse Aavaga Āvaga Idea Aofaga Manatu Gold Aulo Aulo Latin loanword
Nanumea_dialect
Islands claimed by the US under the 1856 Guano Islands Act
Treaty of 1983 Nukulaelae Oceania Mitchell's Group 9°22′52″S 179°51′08″E / 9.38111°S 179.85222°E / -9.38111; 179.85222 (Nukulaelae) Tuvalu Tuvalu–US
List_of_Guano_Island_claims
Category 4 South Pacific cyclone in 1997
Polynesian island nation, hurricane warnings were issued for Niulakita and Nukulaelae, while gale or storm warnings were issued for the rest of Tuvalu. During
Cyclone_Gavin
at Nukulaelae and began proselytising the Christian faith. 1863 "Blackbirders" enticed about 180 people from Funafuti and about 200 from Nukulaelae on
Timeline of the history of Tuvalu
Timeline_of_the_history_of_Tuvalu
Village in Nukulaelae, Tuvalu
Pepesala is a village on the island of Nukulaelae in Tuvalu. It has a population of 239. "Tuvalu". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 11 August 2025. v t e
Pepesala
South Pacific cyclone in 1997
territory of Wallis and Futuna as it passed in between Niulakita and Nukulaelae. Later that day, at about 06:00 UTC (18:00 TVT), the FMS estimated that
Cyclone_Keli
Vincent and the Grenadines. Kisela Voda 43 Municipality of North Macedonia. Nukulaelae (Total area) 43 Atoll and administrative district of Tuvalu. City of Manila
List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area under 50 square kilometers
List_of_political_and_geographic_subdivisions_by_total_area_under_50_square_kilometers
first-past-the-post voting. Seven islands were two-seat constituencies, whilst Nukulaelae was a single-member constituency. In the Nukufetau electorate the caretaker
2015 Tuvaluan general election
2015_Tuvaluan_general_election
Bilateral relations
prior territorial claims to four Tuvaluan islands (Funafuti, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae and Niulakita) under the Guano Islands Act of 1856. Tuvalu participates
Tuvalu–United States relations
Tuvalu–United_States_relations
members of the same family. Bikenibeu Paeniu was the only candidate in Nukulaelae and was elected unopposed. For the first time, a woman was elected, with
1989 Tuvaluan general election
1989_Tuvaluan_general_election
Naboua Ratieta Nanumea Telavi Fati Niutao Tomu Sione Nui Sione Tui Kleis Nukulaelae Isa Paeniu South Tabiteuea Bureua Kamaoto Urban Tarawa Tekarei Russell
1971 Gilbert and Ellice Islands general election
1971_Gilbert_and_Ellice_Islands_general_election
Independence of Oceanic countries from colonial rule
United States recognizing Tuvaluan control over Funafuti, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae, and Niulakita atolls Vanuatu 30 July 1980 Independence from joint
Decolonisation_of_Oceania
Marine conservation area in Tuvalu
Surveys were carried out in May 2010 of the reef habitats of Nanumea, Nukulaelae and Funafuti (including the Funafuti Conservation Area) and a total of
Funafuti_Conservation_Area
Club Island Manu Laeva Nukulaelae FC Ha'apai United Nanumanga Nauti Funafuti Tamanuku Nukufetau Tofaga Vaitupu Vaoloa Nui
List of top-division football clubs in OFC countries
List_of_top-division_football_clubs_in_OFC_countries
Tuvaluan politician
2006, he went into politics, and was elected to Parliament as MP for Nukulaelae. He was re-elected in the 2010 general election, and Prime Minister Maatia
Namoliki_Sualiki
2015 South Pacific cyclone
of Tuvalu. The atolls of Nanumea, Nanumanga, Niutao, Nui, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae, and Vaitupu were most affected. Significant damage to agriculture and
Cyclone_Pam
Football club
FC Manu Laeva is a Tuvaluan football club from Nukulaelae that currently plays in the Tuvalu A-Division. The team's home ground is the Tuvalu Sports Ground
F.C._Manu_Laeva
Football league season
Location 2021 position Ha'apai United Nanumanga 4th Nauti Funafuti 2nd Manu Laeva Nukulaelae 3rd Tamanuku Nukufetau 7th Tofaga Vaitupu 1st Vaoloa Nui 8th
2023_Tuvalu_A-Division
Vincent and the Grenadines. Kisela Voda 43 Municipality of North Macedonia. Nukulaelae (Total area) 43 Atoll and administrative district of Tuvalu. City of Manila
List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area from 0.1 to 1,000 square kilometers
List_of_political_and_geographic_subdivisions_by_total_area_from_0.1_to_1,000_square_kilometers
Tuvaluan sprinter and footballer
football team Personal information Born (1989-01-02) 2 January 1989 (age 37) Nukulaelae, Tuvalu Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Association football career Position
Okilani_Tinilau
Tropical cyclone season
territory of Wallis and Futuna as it passed in between Niulakita and Nukulaelae. Later that day, at about 06:00 UTC (18:00 TVT), the FMS estimated that
1996–97 South Pacific cyclone season
1996–97_South_Pacific_cyclone_season
individual islands – Funafuti, Nanumaga, Nanumea, Niutao, Nui, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae, Vaitupu. In 2013, the Tuvalu government was proposing to merge the Bureau
Postage stamps and postal history of Tuvalu
Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Tuvalu
Football league season
Island Nauti A Funafuti Tofaga A1 Vaitupu Tofaga A2 Vaitupu Lakena United A1 Nanumea Lakena United A2 Nanumea Manu Laeva A Nukulaelae Tamanuku A Nukufetau
2011_Tuvalu_A-Division
NBT Cup Nauti Unknown Tofaga 3rd 2010 2020 Tuvalu Independence Cup Vaitupu Unknown Nukulaelae 1st — 2020 Christmas Cup Nauti Unknown Unknown 2nd 2018
2020_in_association_football
prior territorial claims to four Tuvaluan islands (Funafuti, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae and Niulakita). The U.S. claim originated from 1939, in which the U.S
Foreign_relations_of_Tuvalu
Tuvaluan powerlifter
Telupe Iosefa (born 1 November 1986, in Nukulaelae) is a Tuvaluan powerlifter. In 2015 Telupe Iosefa received the first ever gold medal won by Tuvalu at
Telupe_Iosefa
Environment Ampelosa Manoa Tehulu Nanumea Minister of Finance Seve Paeniu Nukulaelae Minister for Health, Social Welfare & Gender Isaia Taape Vaitupu Minister
Natano_Ministry
By-election Date Incumbent Winner Cause Outcome 1989 Nukulaelae by-election November 1989 Televa Tevasa Bikenibeu Paeniu Televa Tevasa died in October
List of by-elections in Tuvalu
List_of_by-elections_in_Tuvalu
Category 3 South Pacific severe tropical cyclone in 1997
destruction to food crops, mostly to the southern islands of Niulakita and Nukulaelae, while damage in northern and central islands was confined mostly to houses
Cyclone_Hina
Lagitupu Tuilimu Niutao Samuelu Teo Tomu Sione Nui Alesana Seluka Nukufetau Faimalaga Luka Nukulaelae Bikenibeu Paeniu Vaitupu Koloa Talake Tomasi Puapua
1998 Tuvaluan general election
1998_Tuvaluan_general_election
Luka 230 22.1 Re-elected Peneueta George 190 18.2 Petaia Meauma 150 14.4 Nukulaelae Bikenibeu Paeniu 124 57.9 Re-elected Aifou Tafia 61 28.5 Susana Semu 29
2002 Tuvaluan general election
2002_Tuvaluan_general_election
Football league season
edition of the Tuvalu A-Division was played between 8 teams: FC Manu Laeva (Nukulaelae) Ha'apai United (Nanumaga) FC Niutao (Niutao) Tofaga FC (Vaitupu) Lakena
2021_Tuvalu_A-Division
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