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Avarua

Avarua (meaning "Two Harbours" in Māori) is a district and town in the north of the island of Rarotonga, the largest island of the Cook Islands. It serves as the capital of the Island territory and is further sub-divided into 19 tapere (sub-districts). As per 2016 census, the district had a population of 4,096 individuals. It is an important commercial and economic center with the island's main airport (Rarotonga International Airport) and Avatiu harbour located here.

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Avarua is the capital town of the Cook Islands, located on the northern coast of Rarotonga island, and serves as the territory's main commercial and economic hub. The town is home to key infrastructure including the island's primary airport and harbor, making it the central point for trade and transportation in the Cook Islands.

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Settlement.name: Avarua
Settlement.settlement_type: District and town
Settlement.image_map: Cook_Islands_(New_Zealand)_map.png
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Avarua (star)
Settlement.image_map1: Rarotaperedistrict.png
Settlement.map_caption1: Districts and tapere of Rarotonga
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Constituent country
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Island
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Rarotonga
Settlement.area_total_km2: 28
Settlement.blank_name: Climate
Settlement.blank_info: Af
Settlement.population_total: 4,906
Settlement.population_as_of: 2016
Settlement.timezone1: CKT
Settlement.utc_offset1: -10:00
Settlement.area_code: +682

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Avarua
Population: 4798
Elevation: 653
Official website: cook-islands.gov.ck
Image: Para o Tane Palace.jpg

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History
Administration
Climate
Economy
Transportation
Sister cities
Notes
References
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== History == The town became a British protectorate in 1888 after sign-off from the indigenous Māori and became part of New Zealand in 1901. A Resident Commissioner governed until 1946, after which the Cook Islands began transitioning to self-governance. In 1965, the islands achieved self-governance and remained in free association with New Zealand with the external affairs and yearly grants controlled by New Zealand.