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Afaahiti, French Polynesia

Îles du Vent · French Polynesia

Afaahiti is a small city in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 5,186. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,186 Population 71/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
130.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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People

Population5,186
Density71/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain130.4 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population5,186
Population Density71 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-17.7440°, -149.3244°
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Country🇵🇫 French Polynesia
State / ProvinceÎles du Vent
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation130.4 inches (3,311 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Afaahiti

Afaahiti is a small city in French Polynesia (Îles du Vent) with a population of 5,186. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 130.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tahiti.

Afaahiti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 130.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above French Polynesia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area73.4 sq mi (190.2 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates-17.7440°N, 149.3244°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.4"
243% above French Polynesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2012.

Aug 16, 2012 21 km NE of Faone, French Polynesia M4.8 28 km
Mar 17, 2008 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia M4.0 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1998 Martin Category 2 265 km
1998 Osea Category 2 212 km
1998 Veli Category 1 205 km
1986 Ima Category 1 278 km
1983 Nisha:orama Category 3 292 km
1983 Veena Category 3 53 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 149 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 9.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.7 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in

Afaahiti has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 76.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Afaahiti

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole KIWANIS
École élémentaire Ohiteitei
École primaire Catholique Sacré Coeur
Collège Sacré Coeur
Lycée polyvalent de Taravao
Collège de Taravao
Internat du lycée de Taravao
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Radio Stations near Afaahiti

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HITI FM MP3
Polynésie 1ère information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Tiare FM local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio 1 PF MP3 320 kbps
Radio 1 Tahiti local information, local music MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Afaahiti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de James Norman Hall
Musée de la perle Robert Wan
Musée James Norman Hall

Farmers Markets in Afaahiti

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Fromagère de Tahiti
Magasin marché Arue
Marché
Marché
Marché de Arue
Marché de Pirae
Marché Hamuta
Marché municipal
Marché Municipal Mapuru a Paraita
Marché Pater

Hotels in Afaahiti

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Villa Mitirapa

Restaurants in Afaahiti

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Churros
Chez Loula et Remy
Le Motu de Mymy
Pizza Mitirapa
Restaurant Le Manoa
Restaurant Manukau
Restaurant TAUMATAI
SIPA Meubles
Snack Hibiscus
Terre-Mer
Tkt Panda
TU’ATI Cuisine et Vin

Clinics in Afaahiti

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fare Matahiapo
Fare Matahiapo
Fare Matahiapo
Fare Matahiapo
Fare Matahiapo
IIME Tamaru Arii
Maison de l'Enfance

Veterinaries in Afaahiti

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PF #7065439450

Bus Stations in Afaahiti

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal bus

Gas Stations in Afaahiti

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station MOBIL
Station service SHELL
Station service TOTAL

Banks in Afaahiti

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque de Polynésie
Banque de Tahiti
Banque Socredo

Shopping Malls in Afaahiti

9 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.C. Brown
C.C. Paparoa
Centre commercial CARREFOUR TEMAHAME
Centre commercial MANATEA
Centre commercial MEHIATA
Centre commercial Taimoe
Centre commercial Tauhere
Centre commercial TEVAHINERII
SIPA Meubles

Gyms in Afaahiti

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Judo Club de Taravao

Breweries in Afaahiti

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Hoa
Brasserie Mātāvai

Stadiums & Teams in Afaahiti

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Afaahiti

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fa'a'ā International AirportPPTLarge Airport
Moorea Temae AirportMOZMedium Airport
Tetiaroa AirportTTISmall Airport

Post Offices in Afaahiti

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste
Bureau de poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Afaahiti

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle St PADRE PIO
Église adventiste
Église adventiste du 7e Jour Mouvement de Réforme
Église de JC des St des derniers jours
Église de JC des St des derniers jours
Église du centre diocésain TIBERIADE
Église du Saint-Cœur-de-Marie
Église Evangélique de Pentecôte
Église Evangélique de Pentecôte
Église néo-agnostique
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah
Temple
Temple
Temple protestant Tiona de Afaahiti

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Tahiti

🇵🇫 About French Polynesia

Capital Papeete
Population 277,679
Area 4,167 km²
GDP (USD) $6,137,447,783
GDP per capita $21,832
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Urban population 61.7%
Currency XPF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +689
TLD .pf
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Afaahiti

What is the population of Afaahiti?

Afaahiti has a population of 5,186 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 71 people per square mile, spread across 73.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Afaahiti?

Afaahiti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 130.4 inches.

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