Commune in French Polynesia, France

Paparā is a commune of French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Paparā 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 it had a population of 11,743.

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Population
11,743
Coordinates
-17.750, -149.550
Timezone
Pacific/Tahiti

Overview of Papao

Papao — a small town in French Polynesia — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 11,743. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around water sports and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.

Things to do in Papao

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Water Sports in Papao

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Looking for water sports? Papao has Snorkeling. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Papao.

Snorkeling

Getting there & around

Small places like Papao are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching French Polynesia. Time zone: Pacific/Tahiti.

Similar destinations

Places near Papao that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Papao known for?
Papao, in French Polynesia, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 11,743 residents.
What can you do in Papao?
Recorded activities in Papao include Snorkeling. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
Where is Papao located?
Papao 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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