Administrative divisions
5 · First-level (ADM1)Boundaries shown do not imply endorsement.
'EuaHa'apaiNiuasTongatapuVava'u
Source: geoBoundaries CGAZ (ADM1)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total area | 750 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Exclusive economic zone (EEZ) | 666,100 km²Marine Regions [2024] |
| Administrative divisions (ADM1) | 5 divisionsgeoBoundaries [2026] |
| Location | Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New ZealandCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Coastline | 419 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Land boundaries | 0 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Bordering countries | No authoritative open source found |
| Terrain | mostly flat islands with limestone bedrock formed from uplifted coral formation; others have limestone overlying volcanic rockCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Climate | tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural resources | arable land, fishCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Highest point | Kao Volcano on Kao Island 1,046 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Lowest point | Pacific Ocean 0 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Mean elevation | No authoritative open source found |
| Area (comparative) | four times the size of Washington, D.C.CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural hazards | cyclones (October to April); earthquakes and volcanic activity on Fonuafo'ou volcanism: moderate volcanic activity; Fonualei (180 m) has had frequent activity in recent years, and Niuafo'ou (260 m) has forced evacuations; other historically active volcanoes include Late and TofuaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Maritime claims | territorial sea: 12 nm; exclusive economic zone: 200 nm; continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitationCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
