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Vaitoare, French Polynesia

Îles Australes · French Polynesia

Vaitoare is a small city in Îles Australes, French Polynesia with a population of 5,946. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,946 Population 98/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
76.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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People

Population5,946
Density98/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain76.6 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population5,946
Population Density98 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates-16.6762°, -151.4574°
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Country🇵🇫 French Polynesia
State / ProvinceÎles Australes
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation76.6 inches (1,945 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vaitoare

Vaitoare is a small city in French Polynesia (Îles Australes) with a population of 5,946. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 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 76.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tahiti.

Vaitoare 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 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above French Polynesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area60.9 sq mi (157.7 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates-16.6762°N, 151.4574°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.6"
102% above French Polynesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.78"

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 42 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 3 182 km
1998 Osea Category 2 82 km
1992 Wasa Category 2 170 km
1983 Veena Category 3 272 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 94 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
October 76°F (25°C) 5.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
December 78°F (25°C) 10.2 in Wettest

Vaitoare has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (3.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Vaitoare

Institution Type Founded Website
CFPA College
CFPA - Hébergement College

Schools in Vaitoare

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Haamene
COllège Uporu de Taha'a
École primaire Turama
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Radio Stations near Vaitoare

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Vaitoare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée du Coquillage
Sainte-Therese Museum

Libraries in Vaitoare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale de Taha'a0.0

Farmers Markets in Vaitoare

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
Mātete Piritua i te Ra’i

Hotels in Vaitoare

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EDEN - Private Island - TAHA'A
Fare Pea Iti
Hotel La Pirogue Api
Ibiscus
Le Taha'a by Pearl Resorts
Pension Anahata
Teavahere
Vahine Island Resort

Restaurants in Vaitoare

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hatupa
Taha'a Maitai
Taravana

Dentists in Vaitoare

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PF #11346911938

Veterinaries in Vaitoare

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PF #11345790499

Gas Stations in Vaitoare

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in Vaitoare

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque de Tahiti
Banque SOCREDO

Stadiums & Teams in Vaitoare

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vaitoare

4 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Vaitoare

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste Farerata

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vaitoare

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fahaa Church

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 Vaitoare

What is the population of Vaitoare?

Vaitoare has a population of 5,946 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 60.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vaitoare?

Vaitoare 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 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches.

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