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Faaa, French Polynesia
Îles du Vent · French Polynesia
Faaa is a small city in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 29,851. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 29,851 |
| Population Density | 2,274 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.5593°, -149.6035° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Country | 🇵🇫 French Polynesia |
| State / Province | Îles du Vent |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 130.4 inches (3,311 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Faaa
Faaa is a small city in French Polynesia (Îles du Vent) with a population of 29,851. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 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.
Climate in Faaa
Faaa has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.2°C), the coldest is Aug (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1579 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above French Polynesia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.5593°N, 149.6035°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
Faaa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.2") and August the driest (3.1").
Colleges & Universities in Faaa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre de formation professionnelle et de promotio | College | — | — |
| Centre de formation Turu Ma | College | — | — |
| Centre des métiers d'arts | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| CJA | College | — | — |
| DOCEO Formation | College | — | Visit → |
| École normale | University | — | — |
| ISEPP | University | — | — |
| University of French Polynesia | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Faaa
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École catholique élémentaire St Hilaire | — | — | — | — |
| CJA de Outumaoro | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Maehaa Rua | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Ruatama | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle de Verotia | — | — | — | — |
| Farahei Nui | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire de Oremu | — | — | — | — |
| CJA de Oremu | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle de Puurai | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée hotelier d'Outumaoro | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de Punaauia | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée polyvalent Saint Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| École Maehaa | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Vaiaha | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Professionnel Faaa | — | — | — | — |
| C.J.A. de Faa'a | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire de Pamatai | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle de Oremu | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Heiri | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Notre Dame des Anges | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Professionel de Faaa | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Henri-Hiro de Faaa | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Teroma | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Teroma | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle de Teroma | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Piafau | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Piafau | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Faaa
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 Faaa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galerie Van der Heyde | ||||
| Maison de James Norman Hall | ||||
| Musée de la perle Robert Wan | ||||
| Musée de Tahiti et des Îles | ||||
| Musée James Norman Hall | ||||
| Te Fare Natura |
Libraries in Faaa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque universitaire de l'UPF | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Paea | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Faaa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magasin marché Arue | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché de Arue | |||||
| Marché de Pirae | |||||
| Marché Hamuta | |||||
| Marché municipal de Faaa | |||||
| Marché municipal de Paopao | |||||
| Marché Municipal Mapuru a Paraita | |||||
| Marché Pater |
Hotels in Faaa
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Faaa
22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Faaa
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Faaa
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Faaa
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Faaa
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Faaa
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Faaa
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Faaa
10 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Faaa
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Faaa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie de Tahiti | ||||
| Brasserie Hoa | ||||
| Brasserie Mātāvai |
Stadiums & Teams in Faaa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Faaa
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fa'a'ā International Airport | PPT | Large Airport |
| Moorea Temae Airport | MOZ | Medium Airport |
| Tetiaroa Airport | TTI | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Faaa
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de poste | |
| DHL |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Faaa
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Adventiste du Septième Jour | |
| Église Christ Roi | |
| Église de J-C des Saints des derniers jours | |
| Église de J-C des St des derniers jours | |
| Église de Jésus Christ des Saints des Derniers Jou | |
| Église Saint-Joseph | |
| Église Sanito | |
| Mont Sinaï | |
| Notre Dame de Grâce | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jehovah | |
| Temple adventiste | |
| Temple Betela | |
| Temple Sanito Heberona |
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Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Faaa
What is the population of Faaa?
Faaa has a population of 29,851 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 2,274 people per square mile, spread across 13.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Faaa?
Faaa 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.