Nukualofa is the capital and largest city of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the country's southernmost island group. It had a population of 27,600 in 2022.
The Royal Palace, also known as the Pangai Si'i, is the official residence of the King of Tonga. It is located in the capital city of Nuku'alofa on the island of Tongatapu, which is the main island of the Tonga archipelago. The palace was originally built in 1867 by the country's third monarch, King George Tupou I, and has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years.