Hihifo | |
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District | |
Map of Wallis Island showing the 3 districts: Hihifo is located in the north |
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Coordinates: 13°13′35″S 176°11′15″W / 13.22639°S 176.18750°WCoordinates: 13°13′35″S 176°11′15″W / 13.22639°S 176.18750°W | |
Country | France |
Territory | Wallis and Futuna |
Island | Wallis |
Chiefdom | Uvea |
Capital | Vaitupu |
Area | |
• Total | 23.4 km2 (9.0 sq mi) |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 2,203 |
Time zone | UTC+12 |
No. of municipalities | 5 |
Hihifo (Uvean for "West") is one of the 5 districts of Wallis and Futuna, located in Wallis Island, in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Chiefdom of Uvea.
Located in the northern side of the island, Hihifo borders with the districts of Hahake. Vaitupu is the administrative seat.
The districts is divided into 5 municipal villages: