| Taiohae | |
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| Town | |
| Location in the Marquesas Islands | |
| Coordinates: 8°54′35″S 140°6′5″W / 8.90972°S 140.10139°WCoordinates: 8°54′35″S 140°6′5″W / 8.90972°S 140.10139°W | |
| Country |
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| Overseas collectivity |
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| Territory |
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| Island | Nuka Hiva |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.279 km2 (1.652 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,687 |
| • Density | 394/km2 (1,020/sq mi) |
Taiohae is the main town on Nuku Hiva island. The town is located on a former volcanic crater, which has partly collapsed into the ocean, creating a bay.