Papeete
The capital of French Polynesia and the hub of tourism across its islands, Papeete sits on the island of Tahiti with mountains rising behind it and the Pacific at its doorstep. The walkable centre holds a dense food-and-drink scene alongside historic churches, and the city serves as the main port of call for the wider region. Both the President of French Polynesia and the French High Commissioner are based here.
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- Population26,357
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.0 km1.2 mi
Nearest airports
Papeete: quick answers
Where is Papeete?
Papeete is in French Polynesia.
How do you get to Papeete?
The nearest airport is Papeete (PPT), about 10 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Papeete?
The warmest month is March, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 22°C71°F. The wettest month is December, with about 298 mm11.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Papeete?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 67 restaurants and 34 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.