Faaa Population 2026
Faaa has a population of 29,851, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇵🇫 French Polynesia, located in Îles du Vent. Roughly 11% of French Polynesia's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
29,851
Rank in French Polynesia
#1
Coordinates
17.56°S, 149.60°W
~72 m elevation · Pacific/Tahiti
Distance to capital (Papeete)
5 km
3 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Îles du Vent
Cities near Faaa
FAQ
What is the population of Faaa?
Faaa has a population of 29,851 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in French Polynesia.
What region is Faaa in?
Faaa is located in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia.
Is Faaa the capital of French Polynesia?
No, the capital of French Polynesia is Papeetē, about 5 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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