Rarotonga - Subdivisions

Subdivisions

Rarotonga is divided into three main districts or vaka (tribes). Te Au O Tonga on the northern side of the island (Avarua is the capital), Takitumu on the eastern and southern side and Puaikura on the western side.

On the other hand, the Island is also divided into 5 Land Districts. The Land District of Avarua is represented under vaka Te Au O Tonga, The Land Districts of Matavera, Ngatangiia and Takitumu is represented under vaka Takitumu and the Land District Arorangi is represented under vaka Puaikura.

Refer To Tapere, the lower subdivision of a Land District

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