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Pueu, French Polynesia

Îles du Vent · French Polynesia

Pueu is a small town in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 1,968. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,968 Population 27/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
76.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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About Pueu

Pūeu is a village and district on the east coast of Tahiti, 66 km (41 mi) south east of Papeʻete and northwest by road from Tautira.

People

Population1,968
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain76.8 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population1,968
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-17.7383°, -149.2238°
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Country🇵🇫 French Polynesia
State / ProvinceÎles du Vent
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation76.8 inches (1,950 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pueu

Pueu is a small town in French Polynesia (Îles du Vent) with a population of 1,968. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tahiti.

Pueu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above French Polynesia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area73.4 sq mi (190.2 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates-17.7383°N, 149.2238°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.8"
102% above French Polynesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.25"

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 23 km
Mar 17, 2008 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia M4.0 43 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 2 272 km
1998 Osea Category 2 222 km
1998 Veli Category 1 198 km
1986 Ima Category 1 282 km
1983 Nisha:orama Category 3 282 km
1983 Veena Category 3 43 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 145 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 9.7 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in

Pueu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Pueu

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Hélène AUFFRAY
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Radio Stations near Pueu

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

Farmers Markets in Pueu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Fromagère de Tahiti
Marché
Marché municipal

Restaurants in Pueu

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orirau

Airports Near Pueu

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pueu

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Annexe Paroisse Ziona
Annexe Paroisse Ziona
Église adventiste du 7è jour
Église Saint Thomas
Paroisse St Thomas
Paroisse St Thomas
Paroisse St Thomas
Temple Galilea
Temple Ziona

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 Pueu

What is the population of Pueu?

Pueu has a population of 1,968 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 73.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pueu?

Pueu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.8 inches.

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