Papeete, Administrative capital in Tahiti, French Polynesia.
Papeete extends along the northern coast of Tahiti, with government buildings and commercial districts spread across 17 square kilometers of tropical landscape.
The French administration established Papeete as the capital of French Polynesia in 1880, transforming the port settlement into a significant administrative center.
The central market of Papeete displays traditional Polynesian crafts, fresh produce, and local specialties, representing the confluence of French and Polynesian traditions.
Visitors reach Papeete through Faa'a International Airport, with regular connections to major Pacific destinations and metropolitan France throughout the year.
The name Papeete derives from the Tahitian words meaning water basket, referencing the natural springs that supplied early inhabitants with fresh water.
Location: Windward Islands
Inception: 1818
Elevation above the sea: 621 m
Website: https://www.ville-papeete.pf/
Shares border with: Pirae, Faʻaʻā
Address: Papeete 98714, French Polynesia 98713 Papeete
Website: https://ville-papeete.pf
GPS coordinates: -17.53972,-149.56889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:21
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