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Papeete, Îles du Vent

French Polynesia

National capital17.5347° S, 149.5684° W

Papeete is a national capital located in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia. The recorded population is 26,357.

Population26,357
ProvinceÎles du Vent
Coordinates17.5347° S, 149.5684° W
CountryFrench Polynesia
Rank in French Polynesia#2 of 408

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About Papeete

You can find Papeete at 17.53° S, 149.57° W, in the Southern Hemisphere. It is classified under Îles du Vent, French Polynesia.

Ranked #2 in French Polynesia by population, Papeete has 26,357 residents out of 408 registered localities.

Cities in Îles du Vent

The Îles du Vent region of French Polynesia is home to Papeete and other cities such as Faaa, Punaauia, Pirae. Papeete has 26,357 inhabitants.

Faaa29,851Punaauia25,750Pirae14,475Mahina14,369Paea12,084Papao10,360Arue9,458Afaahiti5,186Otutara4,609Paopao4,221

Nearby Cities

Papeete is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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TipaeruiNeighborhood
0.2 km
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Sainte AmélieNeighborhood
0.2 km
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FariipitiCity
0.6 km
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PatutoaCity
1 km
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PahonuNeighborhood
1.5 km
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TaunoaCity
1.5 km
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HamutaCity
1.7 km
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PiraeCity · 14,475 inhab.
1.9 km
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Pape' eteCity
2.1 km
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PaterNeighborhood
2.6 km
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Te AuaeCity
2.7 km
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ArahiriCity
3.1 km
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ArueCity · 9,458 inhab.
3.7 km
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Faa'aNeighborhood
3.9 km
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Te Rua PuaCity
4.2 km
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FaaaCity · 29,851 inhab.
4.6 km
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PipineCity
5.8 km
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Outu MaoroCity
6.2 km
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AvaeCity
6.3 km
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Pira' eCity
6.7 km

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Largest cities in French Polynesia

#1 Faaa29,851#2 Papeete26,357#3 Punaauia25,750#4 Pirae14,475#5 Mahina14,369
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Papeete?

Papeete has a population of 26,357. It ranks #2 in French Polynesia by population.

What province or state is Papeete in?

Papeete is located in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia.

Where is Papeete located?

Papeete is located at coordinates 17.53° S, 149.57° W in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia.

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