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Haapu, French Polynesia

Leeward Islands · French Polynesia

Haapu is a small town in Leeward Islands, French Polynesia with a population of 579. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

579 Population 94/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
73.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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People

Population579
Density94/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain73.0 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population579
Population Density94 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-16.7922°, -151.0109°
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Country🇵🇫 French Polynesia
State / ProvinceLeeward Islands
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation73.0 inches (1,854 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Haapu

Haapu is a small town in French Polynesia (Leeward Islands) with a population of 579. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tahiti.

Haapu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above French Polynesia avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates-16.7922°N, 151.0109°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.0"
92% above French Polynesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.96"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 15, 2007.

Aug 15, 2007 8 km N of Vaitape, French Polynesia M2.6 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1998 Martin Category 3 209 km
1998 Osea Category 2 115 km
1998 Veli Category 1 266 km
1992 Wasa Category 2 206 km
1983 Veena Category 3 225 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 94 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 9.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in
November 78°F (25°C) 7.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in Wettest

Haapu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 73.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.0") and August the driest (3.4").

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Museums in Haapu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée du Fare Pote’e
Sea shell museum

Farmers Markets in Haapu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Fare

Hotels in Haapu

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Le Mahana Huahine

Restaurants in Haapu

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Tara
Chez Tara
Vairai Sunset Gril

Airports Near Haapu

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bora Bora AirportBOBMedium Airport
Huahine-Fare AirportHUHMedium Airport
Raiatea AirportRFPMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Haapu

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Jésus-Christ des Saints des Derniers Jours
Eglise Sanito Betela
Temple Faaroo Cherisetiano Emanuela no Haapu
Temple Iehova Nisi
Temple Protestant Edi
Temple te faroo cheretetiano

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 Haapu

What is the population of Haapu?

Haapu has a population of 579 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Haapu?

Haapu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.0 inches.

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