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Paopao, French Polynesia

Îles du Vent · French Polynesia

Paopao is a small town in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 4,221. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,221 Population 8/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
70.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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People

Population4,221
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain70.9 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population4,221
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates-17.5186°, -149.8219°
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Country🇵🇫 French Polynesia
State / ProvinceÎles du Vent
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation70.9 inches (1,802 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paopao

Paopao is a small town in French Polynesia (Îles du Vent) with a population of 4,221. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tahiti.

Climate in Paopao

Paopao 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
Paopao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above French Polynesia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area553.8 sq mi (1,434.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-17.5186°N, 149.8219°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
87% above French Polynesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

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 71 km
Mar 17, 2008 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia M4.0 96 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 3 247 km
1998 Osea Category 2 183 km
1998 Veli Category 1 216 km
1992 Wasa Category 2 274 km
1986 Ima Category 1 284 km
1983 Veena Category 3 98 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) 8.9 in
February 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
December 76°F (25°C) 9.3 in Wettest

Paopao has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.3") and August the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Paopao

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycé agricole d'Opunohu
École élémentaire de Paopao
École maternelle de Paopao
Collège de Paopao
Lycée agricole d'Opunohu
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Radio Stations near Paopao

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 Paopao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galerie Van der Heyde
Musée de la perle Robert Wan
Musée de Tahiti et des Îles
Te Fare Natura

Libraries in Paopao

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

Farmers Markets in Paopao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché municipal de Faaa
Marché municipal de Paopao

Hotels in Paopao

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aimeo Lodge
Fare HONU
Hôtel Kaveka
Hôtel Kaveka

Restaurants in Paopao

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aoy Thaï Food
Crêperie Cook Café
Juice factory
Juice factory
Moorea Beach Café
Moz Café
Rudy’s
Snack Didier
Te Honu Iti

Cafes in Paopao

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caraméline

Gas Stations in Paopao

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil

Banks in Paopao

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque de Polynésie
Banque Socredo

Shopping Malls in Paopao

8 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.C. Raehau
Centre commercial
Centre commercial
Centre commercial
Centre commercial Kikipa
Centre commercial Kikipa (centre médical)
Centre commercial Maeva
Centre commercial Noha

Breweries in Paopao

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Tahiti

Stadiums & Teams in Paopao

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paopao

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Paopao

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fare Rata

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paopao

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église adventiste du 7è jour
Église de J-C des St des derniers jours
Église évangélique de Pentecôte
Église Saint-Joseph
Église St Joseph
Salle paroissiale

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 Paopao

What is the population of Paopao?

Paopao has a population of 4,221 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 553.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paopao?

Paopao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.9 inches.

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