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Otutara, French Polynesia

Îles du Vent · French Polynesia

Otutara is a small town in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 4,609. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,609 Population 104/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
110.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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People

Population4,609
Density104/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain110.1 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population4,609
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-17.7721°, -149.4134°
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Country🇵🇫 French Polynesia
State / ProvinceÎles du Vent
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation110.1 inches (2,796 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Otutara

Otutara is a small town in French Polynesia (Îles du Vent) with a population of 4,609. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tahiti.

Climate in Otutara

Otutara 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
Otutara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 110.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above French Polynesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area44.3 sq mi (114.8 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates-17.7721°N, 149.4134°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.1"
190% above French Polynesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.06"

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 37 km
Mar 17, 2008 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia M4.0 61 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 2 257 km
1998 Osea Category 2 203 km
1998 Veli Category 1 214 km
1986 Ima Category 1 272 km
1983 Veena Category 3 62 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in
March 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 9.7 in

Otutara has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 77.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Otutara

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
College Teva i uta
École maternelle Nuutafaratea
École élémentaire Nuutafaratea
École maternelle Taharuu
CJA Papara Taharuu
Collège Tinomana Ebb
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Radio Stations near Otutara

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 Otutara

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 Otutara

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

Farmers Markets in Otutara

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

Restaurants in Otutara

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club House
Pizza papy
Restaurant Beach Burger

Cafes in Otutara

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FSE
LAC BLEU

Clinics in Otutara

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dispensaire

Gas Stations in Otutara

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancienne station service

Banks in Otutara

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Socredo

Shopping Malls in Otutara

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pharmacie de Mataeia

Golf Courses in Otutara

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf d'Atimaono

Breweries in Otutara

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Hoa
Brasserie Mātāvai

Stadiums & Teams in Otutara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Otutara

2 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Otutara

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
OPT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Otutara

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise adventiste du 7è jour
Église de Jésus-Christ des saints des derniers jours
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
SALLE DU ROYAUME des Témoins de JEHOVAH
Temple Natareta
Temple protestant
Temple protestant
Temple protestant

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 Otutara

What is the population of Otutara?

Otutara has a population of 4,609 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 44.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Otutara?

Otutara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 110.1 inches.

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