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Vaiaau, French Polynesia

Leeward Islands · French Polynesia

Vaiaau is a small town in Leeward Islands, French Polynesia with a population of 782. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

782 Population 127/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
79.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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People

Population782
Density127/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain79.3 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population782
Population Density127 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-16.8596°, -151.4802°
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Country🇵🇫 French Polynesia
State / ProvinceLeeward Islands
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation79.3 inches (2,015 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vaiaau

Vaiaau is a small town in French Polynesia (Leeward Islands) with a population of 782. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tahiti.

Vaiaau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above French Polynesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates-16.8596°N, 151.4802°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.3"
109% above French Polynesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 15, 2007.

Aug 15, 2007 8 km N of Vaitape, French Polynesia M2.6 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1998 Martin Category 3 166 km
1998 Osea Category 2 67 km
1992 Wasa Category 2 157 km
1983 Veena Category 3 275 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 114 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
February 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
October 76°F (25°C) 6.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 9.8 in Wettest

Vaiaau has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 79.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Vaiaau

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée Agricole
Centre de Jeunes Adolescents de Vaiaau
Ecole primaire de Puohine
Ecole primaire de Fetuna
CJA de Faaroa
Collège de Faaroa
CJA de Tumaraa
Ecole élémentaire de Vaiaau
Ecole primaire de Tehurui
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Radio Stations near Vaiaau

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Vaiaau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée du Coquillage
Sainte-Therese Museum

Libraries in Vaiaau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale de Taha'a0.0

Farmers Markets in Vaiaau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
Mātete Piritua i te Ra’i

Hotels in Vaiaau

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Atiapiti
Hotel Atiapiti
Opoa Beach

Restaurants in Vaiaau

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Punaeroa
Vaihuti

Monuments in Vaiaau

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Taputapuatea World Heritage Site

Clinics in Vaiaau

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dispensaire de Vaiaau

Stadiums & Teams in Vaiaau

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vaiaau

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bora Bora AirportBOBMedium Airport
Huahine-Fare AirportHUHMedium Airport
Raiatea AirportRFPMedium Airport
Tupai AirportTPXSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Vaiaau

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
TaputapuāteaCultural2017

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vaiaau

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de JC des saints des derniers jours
Église de JC des saints des derniers jours
Eglise St François d'Assises de Faatemu
Temple Matapura
Temple Peniela
Temple protestant Pau Ata

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Vaiaau

Taputapuātea
Cultural · inscribed 2017
Taputapuātea on Ra’iātea Island is at the centre of the ‘Polynesian Triangle’, a vast portion of the Pacific Ocean, dotted with islands, and the last part of the globe to be settled by humans. The property includes two forested valleys, a portion of lagoon and...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vaiaau

What is the population of Vaiaau?

Vaiaau has a population of 782 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vaiaau?

Vaiaau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.

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