Vaitupu
Vaitupu is the largest atoll of the nation of Tuvalu. It is located at 7.48 degrees south and 178.83 degrees east. There are 1,061 people (2017 Census) living on with the main village being Asau. Geography The island, which covers approximately includes swamps, mangroves, a fringing coral reef, and a large lagoon. Vaitupu atoll consists of at least nine isles: • Luasamotu • Mosana (group of 2) • Motutanifa • Temotu • Te Motu Olepa • Tofia • Vaitupu proper • and at least one other islet The bi…