Fa'a'ā

#26 among destinations in French Polynesia

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Faaa is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas country of France in the Pacific Ocean. Faaa is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. At the 2017 census Faaa had a population of 29,506, making it the most populous commune on Tahiti and in French Polynesia. Faaa has many mountains inland that can reach 1,500 m. Mount Marau is an extinct volcano in the inland limits and can be seen from nearby Moorea. The area of Faaa is 9 m above mean sea level on average. ()

Alternative names: Population: 29.5 thous.Area: 13.13 mi²Coordinates: 17°33'18"S, 149°36'7"W

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Îles du VentFrench Polynesia

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Fa'a'ā – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Papeete Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, Musée de Tahiti et des Îles, Papeete Tahiti Temple.

2.6 miNE
Shopping, Market
Papeete Market, Papeete
66 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Papeete, the vibrant capital of French Polynesia, Papeete Market, also known as Marché de Papeete, is a bustling hub of culture and commerce. This market is the epicenter of local life, offering visitors a colorful and authentic experience of...
2.5 miNE
Church
Notre Dame Cathedral, Papeete
65 min walk • Notre Dame Cathedral is a late 19th-century church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Papeete. It is located close to the waterfront esplanade of the capital city on the rue du Général de Gaulle.
5.4 miS
Museum exploring Polynesian culture
Musée de Tahiti et des Îles, Tahiti
137 min walk • The Musée de Tahiti et des Îles, Tahitian Te Fare Manaha, is the national museum of French Polynesia, located in Puna'auia, Tahiti.
3.3 miNE
Temple
Papeete Tahiti Temple, Papeete
84 min walk • The Papeete Tahiti Temple is the 27th constructed and 25th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in the city of Papeete on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia, it was built with a modern single-spire design.
2.5 miNE
Museum
Robert Wan Pearl Museum, Papeete
63 min walk • The Robert Wan Pearl Museum is the world's only museum dedicated to pearls. It is in Papeete, Tahiti, the capital of French Polynesia.
4.2 miNE
Waterfall
Fautaua Valley, Pirae
107 min walk • Fautaua Valley is a river valley on the island of Tahiti, in French Polynesia. It is located near the capital of Papeete. The Fautaua River flows through it, eventually cascading down the mountainside as the Fautaua Falls almost 300 metres into a shallow bathing pool called Loti Bain.
3.6 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Hamuta, Pirae
93 min walk • Stade Hamuta is a multi-use stadium in Papeete, Tahiti, in French Polynesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of AS Manu-Ura of the Tahiti Division Fédérale. The stadium holds 10,000 spectators.
4.8 miS
Locality
Punaauia
122 min walk • Punaauia is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Punaauia is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands.
1.6 miS
Universities and schools
University of French Polynesia, Tahiti
41 min walk • The University of French Polynesia is a French university located in Puna'auia, French Polynesia.
5.7 miE
Locality
Arue
145 min walk • Arue is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Arue is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands.
0.5 miE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stade Louis Ganivet, Tahiti
13 min walk • Stade Louis Ganivet is a multi-use stadium in Faaa, Tahiti, in French Polynesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of AS Tefana of the Tahiti Division Fédérale. The stadium holds 5,000 spectators.