| 词条 | Uturoa |
| 释义 |
|name = Uturoa |commune status = Commune |map size = 270 |adjustable map = Uturoa.png |map caption = Location of the commune (in red) within the Leeward Islands |timezone=UTC-10 |coordinates = {{coord|-16.731|-151.443|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |administrative subdivision=Leeward Islands |INSEE = 98758 |postal code = 98735 |intercommunality = |mayor=Sylviane Terooatea |term = 2014-2020 |elevation m = |elevation min m = 0 |elevation max m = 479 |area km2 = 15 |population = 3,736 |population date = 2017 }} Uturoa is a commune of French Polynesia, which is an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Uturoa is located on Raiatea, the largest island of the Îles Sous le Vent (Leeward Islands), located in the western region of the Society Islands.[1] Uturoa is the administrative center of the administrative subdivision of the Leeward Islands[2] and is the main port of Raiatea.[3] According to the 2017 census, Uturoa had a population of 3,736.[4] Uturoa is about 120 miles (200 km) northwest of Papeete, which is the capital of French Polynesia. HistoryEarly Polynesians traveling from Southeast Asia were the first settlers in Uturoa. Building their houses from branches and grass, their main sources of food were fish, bananas, and apples. The first European to visit Uturoa was the Portuguese navigator, Pedro Fernandez de Quirós in 1606. Quirós charted the island as Fugitive.[5] During the 1700s, Captain James Cook visited while passing through French Polynesia during his attempt to map out the Pacific Ocean. Charles Darwin would later arrive, exploring Moorea and the other Society Islands. An 1896 raid by the forces of Queen Mamea in retaliation for the French annexation of her kingdom killed several traders.[6] Don the Beachcomber long resided in Uturoa as well. Uturoa experienced major population growth during the 1940s. GovernmentThe current mayor of Uturoa is Sylviane Terooatea, who was re-elected in 2014 for a second term.[7] GeographyUturoa is around 169 miles (270 km) from Teahupo'o, a district of Tahiti, close to a reef break with large swells. The northernmost point, Raiatea, has a view of Bora Bora, Taha'a, and Huahine. The commune is about {{Convert|5|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level. The mountains of Uturoa, due to their being located not far inland, form coastal ranges. Uturoa is situated between the small pass of Taha'a and the forest-covered mountains of Raiatea. This pass is located between a lagoon and Mount Tapioi, which is 294 meters high.[8] Certain beaches of Uturoa contain black sand partially due to past volcanic eruptions. WeatherThe temperature in Uturoa usually ranges between 20-30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The rainy season occurs from November to May, during which it rains on average 17 days per month. Humidity levels hover around 80% and remain consistent throughout the year. The average monthly hours of sunlight are consistently over 200 hours. [9] TransportRaiatea Airport is a single-runway airport located in Eastern Uturoa, connecting Uturoa to nearby islands. The airport's runway was constructed from concrete and ends at the eastern edge. Air Tahiti is one of the main airlines in Uturoa, providing extended overseas flights to Faa'a International Airport in Tahiti. Ferries from Raiatea sail to Tahaa in the north, Vaitape/Bora Bora in the northwest, and to Tahiti in the southeast. Most airlines in Tahiti are American, such as Delta, United, JetBlue, and Frontier. HarbourContainer ships and ferries are found throughout the harbor. The ferries sail to the other Society Islands such as Bora Bora and Moorea. The harbor's size is limited by a short coastline. Nearby CommunesUturoa shares the island of Raiatea with the communes Taputapuatea (to the southeast) and Tumaraa to the south. The nearest other islands are Huahine, located about 31 miles (50 km) east from Raiatea, and are home to the large community of Fare; and Tahaa, just across the strait to the north. The main island of Bora Bora (Anau) can be seen from Uturoa. RecreationUturoa has parks near the harbor, with the closest one being the Uturoa Coastal Park. The parks on the mountains close to Uturoa provide beautiful views of both the harbor and the city. School parks are found throughout Raiatea and usually have wide open spaces. Uturoa has a local town market, open daily at sunrise. The market offers a selection of souvenirs, fresh seafood and produce.[10] SportsPopular sports in Uturoa include football and basketball. Due to high rates of tourism, water sports, including sailing, jet skiing, water skiing, kayaking, windsurfing and fishing, are also popular. See also{{Portal|France}}
References1. ^{{Cite web |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Raiatea |title=Raiatea|work=Encyclopaedia Britannica |access-date=2019-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207020539/https://www.britannica.com/place/Raiatea |archive-date=2019-02-07 |dead-url=no |df= }} 2. ^[https://www.legifrmance.gouv.fr/eli/decret/2005/12/20/DOMA0500013D/jo/texte Décret n° 2005-1611 du 20 décembre 2005 pris pour l'application du statut d'autonomie de la Polynésie française], Légifrance 3. ^{{cite web|title=Raiatea|url=https://www.tahiti.com/island/raiatea|access-date=2018-05-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141446/https://www.tahiti.com/island/raiatea|archive-date=2018-06-12|dead-url=no|df=}} 4. ^Répartition de la population en Polynésie française en 2017, Institut de la statistique de la Polynésie française 5. ^Burney, James A chronological history of the discoveries in the South Sea or the Pacific Ocean London, 1803, vII, p.326. 6. ^{{cite news|title=Mamea is Plucky|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/81051247/|accessdate=14 April 2018|work=The Saint Paul Globe|issue=Page 9|date=April 12, 1896|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180414234140/https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/81051247/|archive-date=14 April 2018|dead-url=no|df=dmy-all}} 7. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.tahiti-infos.com/Uturoa-Sylviane-Terooatea-reelue-largement_a97864.html|title=Uturoa : Sylviane Terooatea réélue largement|last=Loubet|first=Mireille|work=TAHITI INFOS, les informations de Tahiti|access-date=2018-11-30|language=fr}} 8. ^{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zQ_RGjMGmB8C&pg=PA204&dq=Uturoa&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiOtrr35ZfdAhXqRt8KHfjlAcEQ6AEIKTAA#v=onepage&q=Uturoa&f=false|title=Moon Handbooks Tahiti: Including the Cook Islands|last=Stanley|first=David|date=2003-08-26|publisher=David Stanley|isbn=9781566914123|language=en}} 9. ^{{Cite web |url=https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainfall-Temperature-Sunshine,uturoa-raiatea-pf,French-Polynesia |title=Archived copy |access-date=2018-06-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613161500/https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainfall-Temperature-Sunshine,uturoa-raiatea-pf,French-Polynesia |archive-date=2018-06-13 |dead-url=no |df= }} 10. ^{{cite web |last1=Heiderstadt |first1=Donna |title=Uturoa Market |url=https://www.afar.com/places/uturoa-market |website=AFAR |accessdate=11 March 2019}} External links{{commonscat}}
1 : Communes of French Polynesia |
| 随便看 |
|
开放百科全书收录14589846条英语、德语、日语等多语种百科知识，基本涵盖了大多数领域的百科知识，是一部内容自由、开放的电子版国际百科全书。