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Taunoa, French Polynesia

Îles du Vent · French Polynesia

Taunoa is a small town in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 4,131. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,131 Population 56/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

Population4,131
Density56/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain110.1 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population4,131
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-17.7514°, -149.3560°
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 Taunoa

Taunoa is a small town in French Polynesia (Îles du Vent) with a population of 4,131. 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.

Taunoa 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)
Area73.4 sq mi (190.2 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates-17.7514°N, 149.3560°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 31 km
Mar 17, 2008 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia M4.0 55 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 2 262 km
1998 Osea Category 2 209 km
1998 Veli Category 1 208 km
1986 Ima Category 1 276 km
1983 Nisha:orama Category 3 296 km
1983 Veena Category 3 56 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 151 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

Taunoa 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 Taunoa

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole maternelle Choi Chong AH MIN de Teva i uta
École élémentaire Matairea
École maternelle Muturea
CJA Farepua de Teva i Uta
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Radio Stations near Taunoa

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 Taunoa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de James Norman Hall
Musée de la perle Robert Wan
Musée James Norman Hall

Libraries in Taunoa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Médiathèque de Paea0.0

Farmers Markets in Taunoa

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 Taunoa

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant du Musée Gaugin
Snack Restaurant Marie-Claire
Snack Restaurant Marie-Claire

Gas Stations in Taunoa

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station service SHELL
Station SHELL PAPEARI

Breweries in Taunoa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Hoa
Brasserie Mātāvai

Stadiums & Teams in Taunoa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Taunoa

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Taunoa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Taunoa

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Jésus-Christ des saints des derniers jours
Église évangélique
Église Sainte-Élisabeth
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 Taunoa

What is the population of Taunoa?

Taunoa has a population of 4,131 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 73.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Taunoa?

Taunoa 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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