Alofi is the
capital of the
Pacific Ocean island nation of
Niue, which is located within the
Realm of New Zealand. With a population of 1,611 (
census of 2011), Alofi has the distinction of being the second smallest national capital city in terms of population (after
Ngerulmud, capital of
Palau). It consists of the two villages:
Alofi North and
Alofi South where the government headquarters are located.