Landmark· Takaroa· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Takaroa Mormon Church (19th century)
14° 28.5′ S · 145° 2.4′ W · approximate
Takaroa is mostly Latter-day Saint, and its village church is described by cruisers as the first Mormon church in the South Pacific, dating from the 1800s.
Practical
Approximate: placed at the village by the pass (the church's exact position was not verified). Claim from Migration's report in the compendium (July 2022); we could not confirm the founding date in another source. The commune also has the Catholic church of Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus (parish founded 1858, church built 1922). Dress modestly and ask before entering during services.
Best for
A glimpse of Paumotu church history
Nearby
- Takaroa ATM and Medical CenterRight here
- Takaroa Gendarmerie Check-InRight here
- Takaroa MagasinsRight here
- Teavaroa Village Quay (Takaroa)Right here
- Takaroa Pass Anchorage1 NM away
- Takaroa Airport (TKX)1.4 NM away
- Takaroa Airport Small-Boat Dock1.4 NM away
- Robert and Maina's South Anchorage (Takaroa)2 NM away
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