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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

29,851 Population 2,274/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
130.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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People

Population29,851
Density2,274/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain130.4 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population29,851
Population Density2,274 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates-17.5593°, -149.6035°
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 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.7°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31° 247.1
Feb 27.8°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.2° 247.1
Mar 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.6° 165.7
Apr 27.9°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.3° 102.5
May 27°C / 81°F 23.5° / 30.4° 105.0
Jun 26°C / 79°F 22.5° / 29.6° 77.1
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 22° / 29.2° 43.2
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 21.8° / 29° 42.6
Sep 25.8°C / 78°F 22.3° / 29.4° 52.6
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 22.9° / 29.7° 107.2
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.5° 108.7
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.6° 280.2
Faaa 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 236 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

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²)
Population Density2,274/sq mi
Coordinates-17.5593°N, 149.6035°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.4"
243% above French Polynesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

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 47 km
Mar 17, 2008 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia M4.0 73 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 2 202 km
1998 Veli Category 1 208 km
1992 Wasa Category 2 293 km
1986 Ima Category 1 287 km
1983 Veena Category 3 75 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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").

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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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque universitaire de l'UPF0.0
Médiathèque de Paea0.0

Farmers Markets in Faaa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Apartment Turoa
Hôtel Farehau
Hôtel Intercontinental Tahiti Resort
Résidence Vaikea
Tahiti Airport Motel

Restaurants in Faaa

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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CANTINE PREMIUM RATIONNAIRE
El Tiare
Espace Restauration de l'Aviation Civile
H&V Restaurant
L'emporter
L’Aviation Bar Restaurant
L’instant présent
Le Lotus
Manuia Pizza Grill
MUCHI MUCHI TAHITI
New Fai Restaurant
Pizzeria Manuhere
Réfectoire UPF
Restaurant Casa Marina Taina
Restaurant Here Moana
Restaurant Hotu Catering
Restaurant Océan
Restaurant Pink Coconut
Restaurant universitaire
Snack DeeDee
Taua King

Clinics in Faaa

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre médical Fanomai
Dispensaire de Faaa
Dispensaire du Mt Sinaï
Dispensaire Mama Maria

Dentists in Faaa

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire

Veterinaries in Faaa

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Maeva

Bus Stations in Faaa

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Giratoire du Lycée Hôtelier
Giratoire Parc Vairai
Université de Polynésie-Française

Gas Stations in Faaa

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil
Mobil
Shell Outumaoro
Shell RDO
Station Mobil
Station Mobile Taina
Station Total
Station Total Heitiare
Total
Total
Total
Total Marina

Banks in Faaa

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque de Polynésie
Banque de Tahiti
Banque Socredo Agence de Faaa

Shopping Malls in Faaa

10 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.C.
C.C.
C.C. du Lotus
C.C. du Lotus
C.C. Fanomai
Carrefour Pacific Plazza
Centre commercial
Centre Commercial
Centre Commercial Moana Nui
Centre Commercial Tavararo

Gyms in Faaa

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roberto Gym

Breweries in Faaa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Tahiti
Brasserie Hoa
Brasserie Mātāvai

Stadiums & Teams in Faaa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Faaa

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Faaa

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste
DHL

Churches & Religious Organizations in Faaa

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 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.

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