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Mata-Utu

Also known as Matāʻutu

capital of Wallis and Futuna

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Mata-Utu is the capital city of Wallis and Futuna, a French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific. It serves as the administrative and governmental center for this island territory.

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Official name: Mata Utu
Population: 1075
Elevation: 6
Official website: www.wallis.fr
Image: Mata-Utu seen from a drone (Wallis and Futuna).png

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postal code: 98600
Commons category: Mata-Utu
native label: Mata-Utu
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Mata Utu ( French pronunciation: [mata utu]; Wallisian: Matāʻutu, [mataːʔutu]) is the capital city of Wallis and Futuna, an overseas collectivity of France. It is located on the island of Uvéa (ʻUvea), in the district of Hahake, of which it is also the capital. It is one of two ports in Wallis and Futuna, the other being at Leava on Futuna. Hihifo Airport, the main airport serving the island and city, is 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) to the northwest. Its population was 1,029 in 2018, up from 815 in 1998.

The most prominent landmarks in the town are the Matâ'Utu Cathedral, the palace next to it and backdrop of the Mt. Lulu Fakahega where there is an old chapel.