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Neiafu, Tonga

Vava‘u · Tonga

Neiafu is a small town in Vava‘u, Tonga with a population of 3,825. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,825 Population
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
61.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tongatapu Timezone

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About Neiafu

Neiafu

Neiafu is the second-largest town in Tonga with a population of 3,845 in 2021. It is situated beside the Port of Refuge, a deep-water harbour on the south coast of Vavaʻu, the main island of the Vavaʻu archipelago in northern Tonga. To the north-west lies the 131-metre high (430 ft) Mt. Talau with its distinctive flat top.

People

Population3,825

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain61.8 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population3,825
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates-18.6514°, -173.9835°
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu
Country🇹🇴 Tonga
State / ProvinceVava‘u
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation61.8 inches (1,571 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Neiafu

Neiafu is a small town in Tonga (Vava‘u) with a population of 3,825. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tongatapu.

Neiafu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 61.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Tonga avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates-18.6514°N, 173.9835°W
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above Tonga avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,457 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jul 2, 2023 132 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.9 133 km
Oct 1, 2024 125 km SE of Neiafu, Tonga M6.6 125 km
Apr 28, 2012 76 km W of Neiafu, Tonga M6.6 76 km
May 26, 2024 70 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga M6.6 119 km
May 11, 2013 140 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.4 141 km
Sep 24, 2016 118 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.4 118 km
May 14, 2025 142 km W of Neiafu, Tonga M6.4 142 km
Jun 4, 2022 129 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.3 129 km
May 20, 1990 135 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.3 136 km
Jan 8, 1991 81 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga M6.2 81 km
May 8, 2002 99 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.2 100 km
Sep 4, 2010 141 km N of Neiafu, Tonga M6.1 143 km
Feb 24, 1994 139 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.1 141 km
Jan 3, 1997 82 km NW of Pangai, Tonga M6.0 110 km
May 27, 2023 Tonga M6.0 128 km
Jan 5, 1999 18 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.0 19 km
Apr 14, 2004 107 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.0 108 km
May 5, 2006 31 km W of Pangai, Tonga M5.9 149 km
May 4, 2005 71 km NE of Pangai, Tonga M5.9 86 km
Feb 23, 1994 136 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga M5.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Ian Category 4 77 km
2002 Waka Category 3 17 km
1999 Cora Category 2 236 km
1998 Ron Category 4 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1865 TONGA ISLANDS Earthquake 1.3 m 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tofua (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tofua Caldera 515 m (1,690 ft) 2014 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in Warmest
February 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 10.8 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
October 76°F (25°C) 6.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in

Neiafu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 85.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Neiafu

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vava'u High School
Saineha LDS High School
Vava'u District High School
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Libraries in Neiafu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Vava'u Public Library0.0

Hotels in Neiafu

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flying Annie Moa
Port Wine Guest House
Puataukanave Hotel
Puataukanve Hotel

Restaurants in Neiafu

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dancing Rooster
Panada restaurant and Takeaway
Panda Restaurant & Take away
The Basque Tavern
Top of the Hill

Cafes in Neiafu

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Tropicana
Coffee Plus
Mango Cafe

Monuments in Neiafu

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kilikilitefua Wall
Place where King Tupou I committed his kingdom under God's protection

Gas Stations in Neiafu

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gateway Petrol Station- Pacific Energy
Pongi Gas Station - Pacific Energy
TO #1964345568
TO #322999173
TO #538592831
Vaitohi Enterprises Gas Station

Banks in Neiafu

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ Bank
MBF Bank
Western Union

Airports Near Neiafu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vava'u International AirportVAVLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Neiafu

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church
Neiafu Assembly of God Church
St Joseph's Cathedral

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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What is the population of Neiafu?

Neiafu has a population of 3,825 residents and is located in Tonga..

What is the weather like in Neiafu?

Neiafu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.8 inches.

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