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Mahina, French Polynesia

Îles du Vent · French Polynesia

Mahina is a small city in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 14,369. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,369 Population 676/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
130.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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People

Population14,369
Density676/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain130.4 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population14,369
Population Density676 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-17.5065°, -149.4890°
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 Mahina

Mahina is a small city in French Polynesia (Îles du Vent) with a population of 14,369. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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 Mahina

Mahina 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
Mahina 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 39 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area21.3 sq mi (55.1 km²)
Population Density676/sq mi
Coordinates-17.5065°N, 149.4890°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.4"
243% above French Polynesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.41"

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 35 km
Mar 17, 2008 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia M4.0 60 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 2 276 km
1998 Osea Category 2 215 km
1998 Veli Category 1 197 km
1986 Ima Category 1 297 km
1983 Nisha:orama Category 3 297 km
1983 Veena Category 3 63 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 127 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 10.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
March 74°F (24°C) 6.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.9 in Coldest
September 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 71°F (21°C) 6.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 10.0 in

Mahina has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (4.4").

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Schools in Mahina

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centre des Jeunes Adolescents Ahonu
École Maternelle Fare Va'a
École maternelle Fare Va'a
École maternelle Fare Va'a
École Maternelle Hitimahana
Lycée Professionel de Mahina
CJA de Papenoo
École maternelle Mamu
École élémentaire Mamu
Collège de Māhina
École Élementaire Hitimahana
École Élémentaire Amatahiapo
École Maternelle Fareroi
École Élementaire Fareroi
École élémentaire Nu'utere
GSMA
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Radio Stations near Mahina

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 Mahina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de James Norman Hall
Musée de la perle Robert Wan
Musée de Tahiti et des Îles
Musée James Norman Hall

Libraries in Mahina

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

Farmers Markets in Mahina

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

Hotels in Mahina

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancien Hôtel Taharaa
Motu Martin
Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort
Te Fiti Island Breakfast

Restaurants in Mahina

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crêperie Sweet spots
Restaurant Casa Mahina
Restaurant la Vénitienne

Clinics in Mahina

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dispensaire de Papenoo
PF #740578957

Veterinaries in Mahina

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire (Fariipiti iti)

Gas Stations in Mahina

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
Station service Mobil

Banks in Mahina

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Socredo

Shopping Malls in Mahina

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre commercial
Champion Mahina

Breweries in Mahina

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Hoa
Brasserie Mātāvai

Stadiums & Teams in Mahina

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mahina

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Mahina

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste de Mahina

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahina

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancienne chapelle Fatima
Chapelle d'Arue - église mormonne
Chapelle St Lazare
Église adventiste
Église adventiste du 7è jour
Église adventiste du 7è jour
Église adventiste du 7è jour
Église de JC des St des derniers jours
Église Gianna Beretta Molla
Église Sainte Anne
Église St Paul
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah
Temple Ebene Ezera
Temple Getesemane
Temple mormon

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Waterfalls
2
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 Mahina

What is the population of Mahina?

Mahina has a population of 14,369 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 676 people per square mile, spread across 21.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mahina?

Mahina 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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