French Polynesia · French Polynesia
Tahuata
The Marquesan island where France planted its flag.
- Population
- 595 (2022)
- Mendaña
- 1595
Then
- 1595
Mendaña's expedition lands at Vaitahu on July 22.
- 1842
Chief Iotete recognizes French rule on May 1.
Now
Vaitahu is the island's main village.