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Paea, French Polynesia
Îles du Vent · French Polynesia
Paea is a small city in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 12,084. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 12,084 |
| Population Density | 481 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.6833°, -149.5833° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Country | 🇵🇫 French Polynesia |
| State / Province | Îles du Vent |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 130.4 inches (3,311 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Paea
Paea is a small city in French Polynesia (Îles du Vent) with a population of 12,084. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 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 Paea
Paea 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above French Polynesia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 25.1 sq mi (65.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.6833°N, 149.5833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
Paea has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.4") and August the driest (3.1").
Schools in Paea
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole maternelle Tiapa | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de Paea | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Vaiatu | — | — | — | — |
| CJA | — | — | — | — |
| CJA | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Papehue | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Papehue | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Tiapa | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Tiapa | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Amahi | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Vaiterupe | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Paea
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 Paea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 |
Libraries in Paea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque universitaire de l'UPF | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Paea | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Paea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Paea
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Paea
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Paea
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Paea
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Paea
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Paea
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Paea
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Paea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie de Tahiti | ||||
| Brasserie Hoa | ||||
| Brasserie Mātāvai |
Stadiums & Teams in Paea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Paea
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fa'a'ā International Airport | PPT | Large Airport |
| Moorea Temae Airport | MOZ | Medium Airport |
| Tetiaroa Airport | TTI | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Paea
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Paea
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église de Jésus-Christ des saints des derniers jours | |
| Fare amuiraa Oliveta | |
| Paroisse St François Xavier | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéovah | |
| Temple | |
| Temple Jerusalem |
Quick Facts
🇵🇫 About French Polynesia
Frequently Asked Questions About Paea
What is the population of Paea?
Paea has a population of 12,084 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 481 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Paea?
Paea 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.