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Popua, Tonga

Tongatapu · Tonga

Popua is a small town in Tongatapu, Tonga with a population of 2,335. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,335 Population 530/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tongatapu Timezone

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About Popua

Popua is a football club from Tonga, currently playing in the Tonga Major League, the highest level of association football competition in Tonga.

People

Population2,335
Density530/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population2,335
Population Density530 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates-21.1532°, -175.1789°
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu
Country🇹🇴 Tonga
State / ProvinceTongatapu
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation57.5 inches (1,459 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Popua

Popua is a small town in Tonga (Tongatapu) with a population of 2,335. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tongatapu.

Popua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Tonga avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density530/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1532°N, 175.1789°W
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above Tonga avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,547 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2025.

Mar 30, 2025 61 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M7.0 149 km
Jun 9, 1991 144 km NW of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga M7.0 147 km
Aug 25, 2024 75 km W of Pangai, Tonga M6.9 150 km
Jun 23, 1990 139 km WSW of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.9 143 km
Dec 27, 1998 131 km WSW of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.8 135 km
Dec 21, 1990 74 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M6.8 130 km
Apr 13, 1999 132 km WSW of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.8 136 km
Nov 24, 2009 104 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M6.8 129 km
Jul 27, 2003 142 km W of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.6 146 km
Oct 6, 1995 146 km NNW of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga M6.4 150 km
Jul 28, 1995 19 km W of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.4 23 km
Nov 15, 1998 142 km WSW of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.3 146 km
May 23, 2013 85 km NW of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga M6.3 88 km
Feb 3, 1999 54 km S of Pangai, Tonga M6.3 127 km
Mar 30, 2025 72 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga M6.2 149 km
Nov 14, 1996 146 km W of Haveluloto, Tonga M6.2 150 km
Mar 3, 1991 60 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.2 80 km
Mar 19, 2005 65 km S of Pangai, Tonga M6.1 121 km
Sep 10, 1997 58 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.1 85 km
Apr 24, 2004 64 km SSE of ‘Ohonua, Tonga M6.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Pola Category 3 274 km
2014 Ian Category 4 154 km
2006 Vaianu Category 1 179 km
2002 Waka Category 3 261 km
2000 Mona Category 1 85 km
1999 Cora Category 2 50 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 22.0 m (72 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 TONGA ISLANDS Astronomical 22.0 m 6 72 km
2022 TONGA ISLANDS Astronomical 0.4 m 72 km
2022 TONGA ISLANDS Astronomical 0.2 m 72 km
1948 TONGA TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tofua (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tofua Caldera 515 m (1,690 ft) 2014 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
February 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in Coldest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in

Popua has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Popua

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
GPS Ma'ufanga
'Apifo'ou College
'Ahopanilolo Institute
Tonga Maritime Polytechnical Institute
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Museums in Popua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tongan National Centre
Tuku'aho Museum

Libraries in Popua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kolovai Community Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Popua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
'Ika Maketi
Fea
Maketi Siamelie
Maketi Talamahu
Maketi Talamahu
Prison Market
Roadside Market

Hotels in Popua

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Friendly Islander Hotel
Paradise First Hotel

Restaurants in Popua

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Evergreen 42
Ha'apai Delights
Korea House
Le Samoana
Luna Rossa
Ngutulei
Waterfront

Cafes in Popua

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tupu'anga coffee
Waves café

Banks in Popua

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ Business Center

Stadiums & Teams in Popua

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Popua

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fua'amotu International AirportTBULarge Airport
Kaufana AirportEUASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Popua

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
'Apifo'ou Hall
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga SUTT Ma'ufanga

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Tongatapu

🇹🇴 About Tonga

Capital Nuku'alofa
Population 103,197
Area 748 km²
GDP (USD) $591,139,749
GDP per capita $5,652
HDI 0.769
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.5%
Urban population 21.2%
Currency TOP (Pa'anga)
Languages English, Tongan
Calling code +676
TLD .to
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Popua

What is the population of Popua?

Popua has a population of 2,335 residents and is located in Tonga. The population density is 530 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Popua?

Popua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches.

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