Faaa
Commune in French Polynesia, France
Faʼaʼā is a commune in the suburbs of Papeʼete in French Polynesia, an overseas country of France in the Pacific Ocean. Faʼaʼā is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. At the 2022 census Faʼaʼā had a population of 29,826, making it the most populous commune on Tahiti and in French Polynesia. Faʼaʼā has many mountains inland that can reach 1,500 m (5,000 ft). Mount Marau is an extinct volcano in the inland limits and can be seen from nearby Moʼorea. The area of Faʼaʼā is 9 m (30 ft) above mean sea level on average.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 29,826
- Coordinates
- -17.550, -149.600
- Timezone
- Pacific/Tahiti
- Elevation
- 5 m
Overview of Faaa
Set in French Polynesia, Faaa is a small town. Its resident count stands at approximately 29,826. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, sports and culture. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Faaa
Nature in Faaa
(6)The nature shortlist for Faaa: Countryside, Desert, Forest, Geological Formations and Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Faaa is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Sports in Faaa
(6)Faaa's sports entries include Biking, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Running and Trail Running. Everything listed here comes from what Faaa is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Culture in Faaa
(5)Under culture, Faaa is tagged with Bridges, Cemeteries, Churches, Docks and Towers. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Faaa's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Faaa
(4)Our data lists Bodyboard, Kitesurfing, Surf and Windsurfing as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Faaa.
Nightlife in Faaa
(2)Under nightlife, Faaa is tagged with Events and Music. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Faaa.
Shopping in Faaa
(2)Looking for shopping? Faaa has Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Faaa's own activity tags.
Wellness in Faaa
(2)Wellness lovers get Hammam and Turkish Baths. All of it is drawn from Faaa's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Faaa
(1)For adventure, expect Climbing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Faaa.
Best time to visit Faaa
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Faaa stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Faaa are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching French Polynesia. Time zone: Pacific/Tahiti.
Similar destinations
Places near Faaa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Faaa known for?
- Faaa, in French Polynesia, is best known for nature, sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 29,826 residents.
- What can you do in Faaa?
- Recorded activities in Faaa include Countryside, Desert, Forest, Geological Formations and Islands. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Faaa?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Faaa stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Faaa located?
- Faaa is located in French Polynesia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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