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Faone, French Polynesia

Îles du Vent · French Polynesia

Faone is a small town in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 1,747. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,747 Population 24/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
130.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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People

Population1,747
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain130.4 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population1,747
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-17.6692°, -149.3092°
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 Faone

Faone is a small town in French Polynesia (Îles du Vent) with a population of 1,747. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 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.

Faone 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 79 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

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area73.4 sq mi (190.2 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-17.6692°N, 149.3092°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 21 km
Mar 17, 2008 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia M4.0 46 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 2 272 km
1998 Osea Category 2 218 km
1998 Veli Category 1 198 km
1986 Ima Category 1 286 km
1983 Nisha:orama Category 3 287 km
1983 Veena Category 3 47 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 141 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

Faone 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 Faone

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Ahititera
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Radio Stations near Faone

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 Faone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de James Norman Hall
Musée James Norman Hall

Farmers Markets in Faone

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Fromagère de Tahiti
Magasin marché Arue
Marché
Marché
Marché de Arue
Marché de Pirae
Marché Hamuta
Marché municipal
Marché Pater

Hotels in Faone

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel - Restaurant Relais de la Maroto
Relais de la Maroto

Breweries in Faone

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Mātāvai

Stadiums & Teams in Faone

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Faone

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Faone

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église adventiste
Église Petero Peata
Salle paroissiale Petero Peata
Temple Petere o te Ma
Temple Sinaï

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Waterfalls
3
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 Faone

What is the population of Faone?

Faone has a population of 1,747 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 73.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Faone?

Faone 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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