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Mu‘a, Tonga

Tongatapu · Tonga

Mu‘a is a small town in Tongatapu, Tonga with a population of 3,900. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,900 Population 884/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tongatapu Timezone

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About Mu‘a

Mu‘a

Lapaha es la capital del distrito de Lapaha, en la isla de Tongatapu, Tonga. Tiene una población de 2.004 habitantes en 2021.

People

Population3,900
Density884/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population3,900
Population Density884 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-21.1820°, -175.1183°
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu
Country🇹🇴 Tonga
State / ProvinceTongatapu
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation57.5 inches (1,459 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mu‘a

Mu‘a is a small town in Tonga (Tongatapu) with a population of 3,900. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tongatapu.

Mu‘a has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Tonga avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density884/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1820°N, 175.1183°W
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above Tonga avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.86"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,564 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2025.

Mar 30, 2025 61 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M7.0 146 km
Jun 23, 1990 139 km WSW of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.9 148 km
Apr 13, 1999 132 km WSW of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.8 142 km
Dec 21, 1990 74 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M6.8 127 km
Dec 27, 1998 131 km WSW of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.8 140 km
Nov 24, 2009 104 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M6.8 124 km
Jul 28, 1995 19 km W of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.4 29 km
Feb 3, 1999 54 km S of Pangai, Tonga M6.3 125 km
May 23, 2013 85 km NW of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga M6.3 95 km
Apr 5, 2004 81 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M6.2 148 km
Mar 3, 1991 60 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.2 76 km
Mar 30, 2025 72 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M6.2 146 km
Aug 29, 1995 64 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.1 79 km
Apr 24, 2004 64 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.1 85 km
Sep 10, 1997 58 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.1 78 km
Jun 15, 2019 82 km ENE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.1 98 km
Jan 24, 1999 37 km NE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.1 48 km
Mar 19, 2005 65 km S of Pangai, Tonga M6.1 118 km
Apr 26, 2014 56 km NE of Kolonga, Tonga M6.1 64 km
Feb 13, 2010 65 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.1 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Pola Category 3 281 km
2014 Ian Category 4 149 km
2006 Vaianu Category 1 183 km
2002 Waka Category 3 259 km
2000 Mona Category 1 91 km
1999 Cora Category 2 48 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 22.0 m (72 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 TONGA ISLANDS Astronomical 22.0 m 6 77 km
2022 TONGA ISLANDS Astronomical 0.4 m 77 km
2022 TONGA ISLANDS Astronomical 0.2 m 77 km
1948 TONGA TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tofua (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tofua Caldera 515 m (1,690 ft) 2014 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Warmest
February 80°F (26°C) 8.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in

Mu‘a has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 72.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.9") and June the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Mu‘a

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tupou High School
GPS Mu'a
Taku'ilau High School
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Museums in Mu‘a

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tongan National Centre
Tuku'aho Museum

Libraries in Mu‘a

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kolovai Community Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mu‘a

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
'Ika Maketi
Fea
Maketi Siamelie
Maketi Talamahu
Maketi Talamahu
Prison Market
Roadside Market

Stadiums & Teams in Mu‘a

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mu‘a

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fua'amotu International AirportTBULarge Airport
Kaufana AirportEUASmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Tongatapu

🇹🇴 About Tonga

Capital Nuku'alofa
Population 103,197
Area 748 km²
GDP (USD) $591,139,749
GDP per capita $5,652
HDI 0.769
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.5%
Urban population 21.2%
Currency TOP (Pa'anga)
Languages English, Tongan
Calling code +676
TLD .to
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mu‘a

What is the population of Mu‘a?

Mu‘a has a population of 3,900 residents and is located in Tonga. The population density is 884 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mu‘a?

Mu‘a has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches.

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