Port of Fakaofo

TKFKO🇹🇰Tokelau

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About Port of Fakaofo

Fakaofo is an atoll in Tokelau, South Pacific Ocean. It serves as a point of entry for the island's population and supplies. The atoll features a lagoon surrounded by islets, with limited port infrastructure.

Background
Fakaofo, formerly known as Bowditch Island, is a South Pacific Ocean atoll located in the Tokelau Group. The actual land area is only about 3 km2, consisting of islets on a coral reef surrounding a central lagoon of some 45 km2. According to the 2006 census 483 people officially live on Fakaofo. Of those present 70% belong to the Congregational Church and 22% to the Catholic Church.

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7603145 →
Wikidata
Q650847 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
TKFKO
Country
🇹🇰Tokelau
Time Zone
UTC+13
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
South Pacific
Latitude
-9.3847°
Longitude
-171.2497°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Fakaofo on?

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The Port of Fakaofo is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in TK. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Fakaofo?

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You can track vessels near Fakaofo (TKFKO) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Fakaofo?

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The Port of Fakaofo is a port in TK. Its UN/LOCODE is TKFKO — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE TKFKO mean?

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The first two characters, TK, are the ISO country code for TK. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Fakaofo?

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The Port of Fakaofo operates in the UTC+13 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.