Tongatapu

Tonga's third island group is called Tongatapu, where its capital is located.

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Dana Stephenson/Getty Images Coastal residents said the steam and ash column first appeared on Monday morning about six miles from the southwest coast of the main island of Tongatapu, after a series of sharp earthquakes were felt in the capital, Nuku'alofa.

Underwater Volcano Blows Near Tonga 2009

Plant diversity on individual islands ranges from 340 species on Tongatapu and 300 species on ‘Eua, to 145 species on Late, and 107 on Vava’u.

Tongan tropical moist forests 2008

Administrative divisions: 3 island groups; Ha'apai, Tongatapu, Vava'u

Tonga 2008

Gill, B J. Notes on the Birds Reptiles and Mammals of Tongatapu and Eua, Tonga Notornis, 34 (3), 1987: 217-223.

Tongan tropical moist forests 2008

A support march in Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga located on the island of Tongatapu, attracted 10,000 anti-government demonstrators, a huge number considering that only 67,000 people live on the island.

Dawg's Blawg 2005

A support march in Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga located on the island of Tongatapu, attracted 10,000 anti-government demonstrators, a huge number considering that only 67,000 people live on the island.

Archive 2005-08-01 2005

An action plan for tackling the serious health and environmental hazards posed by current waste management capacities on Tonga's main island, Tongatapu, will be implemented over the next four years at a total cost of up to $8 million.

Australia Helps Tonga with Major Environmental Project 2003

Designed in close consultation with the Government of Tonga, the new waste management system will contribute to healthier living conditions for residents of Tongatapu and has the potential to raise incomes.

Australia Helps Tonga with Major Environmental Project 2003

Tongatapu will also serve as a model for waste reduction strategies in other parts of Tonga.

Australia Helps Tonga with Major Environmental Project 2003