Makefu is one of the fourteen villages of Niue.[2] Its population at the 2022 census was 73, up from 64 in 2017.[1]

Makefu
Makefu council within Niue
Makefu council within Niue
Administrative map of Niue showing all the villages
Administrative map of Niue showing all the villages
Coordinates: 18°59′S 169°55′W / 18.983°S 169.917°W / -18.983; -169.917
Country Niue
Tribal AreaMotu
Area
 • Total
17.13 km2 (6.61 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
73
 • Density4.26/km2 (11.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-11 (UTC-11)
Area code+683

The village was established by villagers from Tuapa.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Niue Census of Population and Housing 2022". Niue Statistics Office. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  2. ^ 1558547 (xjah) Makefu on OpenStreetMap
  3. ^ "Namukulu celebrates in style its 100th anniversary". TV Niue. Retrieved 3 December 2022.