Punaauia Population 2026
Punaauia has a population of 25,750, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇵🇫 French Polynesia, located in Îles du Vent. Roughly 9.1% of French Polynesia's population lives here. It is about 1.2× smaller than Faaa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,750
Rank in French Polynesia
#3
Coordinates
17.63°S, 149.60°W
~24 m elevation · Pacific/Tahiti
Distance to capital (Papeete)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Punaauia?
Punaauia has a population of 25,750 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in French Polynesia.
What region is Punaauia in?
Punaauia is located in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia.
Is Punaauia the capital of French Polynesia?
No, the capital of French Polynesia is Papeetē, about 11 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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