Administrative divisions of French Polynesia

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In French Polynesia, there are two levels of administrative divisions and five administrative subdivisions (French: subdivisions administratives). Each of these is further divided into a total of 48 communes. Many of the communes are further subdivided into communes associées. The breakdown into administrative subdivisions was as a result of decree #72-408 of May 17, 1972, and the communes were thereafter established as a result of law #71-1028, dated December 24, 1971. Below are several lists of the divisions, according to different sorting schemes.

Administrative subdivisions

NameFrench: NameOfficial French NameNotesCapitalArea (km2)PopulationDensity
(hab./km2)
Windward IslandsÎles du Ventla subdivision administrative des Îles du Ventpart of the Society IslandsPapeete1,204.62204,400169.7
Austral IslandsÎles Australesla subdivision administrative des (Îles) Australesincludes the Bass IslandsMataura145.897,11248.7
Tuamotu-GambierÎles Tuamotu-Gambierla subdivision administrative des (Îles) Tuamotu-GambierRangiroa921.8617,94019.5
Leeward IslandsÎles Sous-le-Ventla subdivision administrative des Îles Sous-le-Ventpart of the Society IslandsUturoa412.2535,51186.1
Marquesas IslandsÎles Marquisesla subdivision administrative des (Îles) Marquisesa northeastern Polynesian outlierTaiohae1,062.129,8359.3
French PolynesiaPapeete3,747274,80073.3

By communes

NameSubdivisionINSEE codeNotesCapitalArea (km2)PopulationDensity
(hab./km2)
Fatu HivaMarquesas Islands98718Omo’a84.8026367.5
Hiva-OaMarquesas Islands98723Atuona324.624477.5
Nuku-HivaMarquesas Islands98731CapitalTaiohae39031538.1
TahuataMarquesas Islands98746Vaitahu69.8572310.4
Ua-HukaMarquesas Islands98756Vaipaee86.426337.3
Ua-PouMarquesas Islands98757Hakahau106.5224321.1
AnaaIles Tuamotu-Gambier98711Tukuhora5991215.5
Arutua (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98713Rautini49.5151030.5
Fakarava (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98716Rotoava143.6180012.5
Fangatau (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98717Teana20.9530614.6
Gambier IslandsIles Tuamotu-Gambier98719Rikitea61.63156425.4
Hao (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98720Otepa97.7163016.7
Hikueru (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98721Tupapati29.32558.7
Makemo (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98726Pouheva120.5171014.2
Manihi (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98727Paeua31.7132041.6
Napuka (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98730Tepukamaruia11.237033.0
Nukutavake (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98732Tavananui17.2536020.9
Puka-Puka (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98737Teonemahina12.816713.0
RangiroaIles Tuamotu-Gambier98740Avatoru148.8346723.3
Reao (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98742Tapuarava31.3662019.8
Takaroa (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98749Teavaroa36.85129035.0
Tatakoto (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98751Tumukuru11.530126.2
Tureia (commune)Iles Tuamotu-Gambier98755Fakamaru38.223589.4
Rapa ItiAustral Islands98741Ahurei38.7553013.7
Raivavae (commune)Austral Islands98739Mahanatoa17.5297755.8
Rimatara (commune)Austral Islands98743Amaru10.390788.1
RurutuAustral Islands98744Moerai33.32240472.1
Tubuai (commune)Austral Islands98753Mataura46229449.9
Bora-BoraLeeward Islands98714Vaitape41.559700233.5
HuahineLeeward Islands98724Fare80643080.4
MaupitiLeeward Islands98728Vaiea25.5125649.3
UturoaLeeward Islands98758Capital of RaiateaUturoa15.833900246.4
TumaraaLeeward Islands98754on RaiateaTumaraa70.23395056.2
TaputapuateaLeeward Islands98750on RaiateaTaputapuatea87.1500057.4
TahaaLeeward Islands98745Patio92.15530157.5
Moorea-MaiaoWindward Islands98729Afareaitu146.717460119.0
ArueWindward Islands9871221.549632442.8
FaaaWindward Islands9871534.330016866.5
Hitiaa O Te RaWindward Islands98722Hitiaa219965043.7
MahinaWindward Islands9872551.814500277.4
PaeaWindward Islands9873364.7512666193.7
PaparaWindward Islands9873492.811250120.1
PapeeteWindward Islands98735Capital City17.4275001481.0
PiraeWindward Islands9873635.514270398.0
PunaauiaWindward Islands9873876.227900363.0
Taiarapu-EstWindward Islands98747Taravao219.11237556.1
Taiarapu-OuestWindward Islands98748Vairao104.7771573.0
Teva I UtaWindward Islands98752Mataiea120.5950078.0
French PolynesiaPapeete374727480073.3

Notes

For French administrative convenience, Clipperton Island had been attached to French Polynesia until February 20, 2007, but never formed part of any administrative subdivision or commune of French Polynesia. On February 21, 2007, Clipperton Island was transferred from the High Commissioner of the republic in French Polynesia to the Minister of Overseas France.[1] [2] [3]

Area statistics

The communes of French Polynesia have the following statistical info: The average size of French Polynesian communes is 78.06 km2, while the median area is 55.4 km2, higher than the average and median areas of metropolitan French communes (14.88 km2 and 10.73 km2, respectively), but the size of these communes is predominantly dependent on the land area of the islands they occupy.

Population statistics

The communes of French Polynesia have the following statistical info: The average commune population is 5,725, while the median is 2,268, much higher than the average and median metropolitan French commune (1,542 and 380, respectively).

Sources :

  • INSEE - Code officiel géographique 2012
  • INSEE - Code officiel géographique 2005
  • https://web.archive.org/web/20060424072420/http://www.polynesie-francaise.gouv.fr/
  • Schmiff, Robert C. (Feb 1962). "Urbanization in French Polynesia". Land Economics. 1. 38: 71–75. doi:10.2307/3144728. JSTOR 3144728.

Table of islands

IslandCapitalOther CitiesArea (km2)Population
French PolynesiaPapeeteFaa, Punaauia3747274800
Austral IslandsMatauraRurutu145.897112
Bass Islands (French Polynesia)AhureiArea, Kutuni38.75530
MarotiriSouthern RockWestern Rock, Northern Rock, Central Rock0.0430
OtherRapa Tauturau0.2070
Rapa ItiAhureiArea, Kutuni38.5530
Raivavae (commune)MahanatoaRairua, Anatonu, Vaiuru17.52977
Motu Araoo0.250
Motu HaaamuHaaamu0.692
Motu Hotuatua0.020
Motu Tabu0.020
Motu VaiamanuPoint NordFale0.70
OtherMotu ManoMotu Haha0.890
RaivavaeMahanatoaRairua, Anatonu, Vaiuru14.95975
Rimatara (commune)AmaruAnapoto, Mutuaura10.3907
Iles MariaIle du NordetIle de l ’Ouest, Ile Centrale, Ile du Sud1.90
RimataraAmaruAnapoto, Mutuaura8.4907
RurutuMoeraiHauti, Naairoa, Narui, Avera, Vitaria, Unaa33.322404
Tubuai (commune)MatauraTaahueia, Mahu462294
OtherMotu RoaMotu One, Motu Rautaro, Motu Toena, Motu Mitiha, Motu ’ofa’i, Iri’iriroa, Plat island0.40
TubuaiMatauraTaahueia, Mahu45.62294
Iles Tuamotu-GambierRangiroaFakarava, Takaroa, Makemo, Hao, Mangareva921.8617940
Anaa (commune)TukuhoraHitianau59912
AnaaTukuhoraTukuhora Sud, Temarie, Otepipi, Mania, Tematahoa38504
FaaiteHitianauPaumotu, Teporioha9408
Motutungapasse nord-ouestpasse nord-est2.50
TahaneaOtauMotupuapua, Teavatapu9.50
Arutua (commune)RautiniRaitahi, Niutahi49.51510
ApatakiNiutahiTapu, Nuutina, Aimonu, Pakaka, Tamaro, Ruavahine, tehere21352
ArutuaRautiniManina, Porofai, Patatihi, Ellis, Oehavana, Mahuta, Motuone, Tevai, Mairava15682
KaukuraRaitahiFaape, Tumu atata, Papaoa, Panao, Eraro13.5476
Fakarava (commune)RotoavaTearavero, Paparara, Tupana, tetamanu143.61800
AratikaPapararaOterekia, Fainukea, tamaketa8.3170
FakaravaRotoavaTumakohua, Garuae, Tetamanu, Hirifa, Utukainga, Teatea, Maitai resort, Motu Aito24.1837
KauehiTearaveroPatuuru, Toauau, Mahuehue, Toetoe, Taromatahara16474
NiauTupanaOfare, Anse Lac53229
RarakaMotutapu1460
TaiaroPaganie16.20
ToauMaragaiAnse Amyot, Otugi, Fakatahuna, Tuamotu1230
Fangatau (commune)TeanaTarione20.95306
FakahinaTarionePukarahi, Apataki, Hokikakika, Point de beton11.55158
FangatauTeanaTeana est, Farariki9.4148
Gambier (commune) otherAuorotiniVaitutaki, Araumu, Vainono32.06245
Acteon GroupTenarungaVahanga13.460
Maria Est3.750
Marutea SudAuorotiniVaitutaki, Araumu, Vainono12245
Morane (French Polynesia)pointe sud2.850
Gambier IslandsRikiteaAtituiti, Gatavake, Kirimiro, Taku, Aukena29.571319
AkamaruAkamaruPointe Nord Est, Tokani2.0122
AngakauitaiAgakauitai0.7382
AukenaPlage de AukenaPurirau1.47240
Kamaka (island)Johnny Raisin mansion0.484
MakaroaMakaroa0.1660
MangarevaRikiteaAtituiti, Ganutu, Atiaoha, Gatavake, Kirimiro, Apeakava, Taku, Gahutu, Akaputu, gaheata, Anarikigaro14.21240
MekiroMekiro Pearl farm0.0760
OtherGaioioVaiatekue, Apou, Tuaeu, Kouaku, Motu-O-Ari, Makapu, Manui0.5850
Papuri0.160
PuaumuPuaumu0.1430
Tarauru RoaTarauru Roa0.3030
TaravaiAgonokoAgakauiuta, Aganui5.099
TaunaTauna0.020
TeauaoneTeauaone0.1940
TekavaTekava Pearl farm0.0780
TemoeTupaOrotu, Panuikakao, Mootagi, Omenii, Tokeye, Tutapu, Kurara, Ouia, Pakake, Koutuma30
TotegegieTuaeu pointTarauru point0.8552
Hao (commune)OtepaKaki, Ikitake, Otetu97.71630
AhunuiNord-ouest point5.40
AmanuIkitakeville (17.43.15-140.39.7), ville (17.47.51-140.41.55), ville (17.51.50-140.46.8), ville (17.54.42-140.49.58)15.55230
Duke of Gloucester IslandsOtetu17.7266
Hao (French Polynesia)OtepaPlage College, Plage Aerodrome, Kaki, Topitere, Nake, Ngake, Tehakoro351275
ManuhangiPoint Nord3.750
NengonengoWan pearl farm954
Other0.070
ParaoaNord-ouest point40
RekarekaTehuata3.310
TauereRangihoaKahoreva3.95
Hikueru (commune)TupapatiVaiori, Reitoru29.3255
HikueruTupapati5.55152
MarokauVaioriTopitike13.593
RavaherePoint Nord70
ReitoruReitoru2.310
TekokotaTekokota0.950
Makemo (commune)PouhevaTetauruga, Hitianau, Garumaoa, Ohomo, Henuparea120.51710
HaraikiOpipineHotuea4.0520
HitiHiti2.850
KatiuHitianauToini, Okarare, Pakata10270
MakemoPouhevaTetauruga, Ohetaiheto, Tekotaha, Tikaora, Ougauga, Tatupatupa, Mokore, Vavaiha, Punaruku, Taheta, Tikaranga. Ohava, teragi, Titoi, Tapuhira, Teanuanua35900
Marutea Nordpasse Nord-est5.10
NihiruTatake9.920
RaroiaGarumaoaEmari, Motu est, Garumaoa sud19.5250
TaengaHenupareaTiritepakau15.5120
TakumeOhomoEglise de passe10.5130
Tepoto SudTepoto Sud2.10
TuanakePasse du sud60
Manihi (commune)PaeuaTairapa, Tenukupara31.71320
AheTenukuparaPoro-Poro, Patukiruki, Haka, Teararoa, Motuihi, Ro, Rahotanga, Ata, Tiareroa, Tomina, Tamarahi, Terekia, Rokati, Pirake keke, Toriri, Turipokopoko, Papi, Kamoka, Pahereroa, Orau, Karine14.5570
ManihiPaeuaTairapa, Turipaoa, Tihohora, Taugaraufara, Paharatakarari, Kahoe, Teahumotu, Maraegaro, Tokivera, Farekura, Tetupatupakatakata, Marakorako, Kamoka17.2750
Napuka (commune)TepukamaruiaTehekega11.2370
NapukaTepukamaruiaOgoio, grand motu nord9.19300
Tepoto NordTehekega2.0170
Nukutavake (commune)TavananuiMohitu, Ahurua17.25360
AkiakiHuripuga1.320
NukutavakeTavananuipointe nord-ouest5.5195
Other0.010
PinakiTarahope1.80
VahitahiMohitu4.45107
VairaateaAhuruaVairaatea Sud4.1758
Other00
Puka-Puka (commune)Teonemahina12.8167
Puka-PukaTeonemahina12.8167
Rangiroa (commune)AvatoruOhutu, Tiputa, Tuherahera148.83467
MakateaMoumuVaitepaua, Temao28.870
MataivaPahuaVaitoe, Aviu, Tevaihara, Mania, Papanui, Oatea16.2287
RangiroaAvatoruPapiro, Vaimate, Tevaiohie, Ohutu, Reporepo, Tiputa, Hararu, Mahitu, Tevaro, Otepipi, Fenuaroa, Taeo’o, Mahuta792539
TikehauTuheraheraKahaia, Pearl Island, Ohihi, Tematuopapahia, Teavatia, Hararu, Tuheiava, Mamaa, Ninamu24.8571
Reao (commune)TapuaravaMarautagaroa31.36620
PukaruaMarautagaroaPlage de Aerodrome, Maite11.31232
ReaoTapuarava20.05388
Takaroa (commune)TeavaroaFakatopatere36.851290
TakapotoFakatopatereOkukina15390
TakaroaTeavaroaTauonae, Fatua, Poerangi, Moturua, Chamelot’s Island, Tikaeho, Nake, Ranbi, Oehai18.2900
TikeiTereporepo3.650
Tatakoto (commune)Tumukuru11.5301
TatakotoTumukuruTahunatara, Fakarava, pointe sud ouest11.5301
Tureia (commune)FakamaruTehakoro, Vanavana, Kathie, Kilo38.22358
FangataufaKiloPingouin, Manchot, Pavillon, Terme, Marvi, Canard, Echo, Fox, Fregate50
MoruroaKathieDindon, Faucon, Fregate, Zoe, Yvonne, Therese, Simone, Reine, Odette, Nicole, Anemone, Martine, Lea, Irene, Helene, Gisele, Denise, Daniele, Colette120
TematangiTehakoroPort Tematangi, point est, Tuihana, Temahui8.558
TureiaFakamaruTahiri, teamuiga, Hapai, Tetavakeroa, Tekaruga10.12300
VanavanaVanavana2.60
Leeward Islands (Society Islands)UturoaVaitape, Avera, Tevaitoa, Faanui412.2535511
Bora-BoraVaitapeFaanui, Anau30.559690
AhunaAhuna0.0395
Bora Bora IslandVaitapeFaanui, Tiipoto, Tereia, Vairupe, Taihii, Hitiaa, Paorie, Taimoo, Haamaira, Fitiuu, Vairou, Anau, Pererau, Mohio, Paoaoa, Faaoporo, Taahana, Matira, Point Ratiti, Amanahune, Povai, Vaiotaha19.919455
HaapitiHaapiti RahiHaapiti Iti0.0372
HavaeHavae0.0530
Miri MiriMiri Miri0.0440
MuteMutePaharire Point1.2032
PaahiBlue Heaven Island0.19420
MoutiMouti0.11510
Mouti ItiEco Lodge Mai Moana0.0170
OmeTooparopaeChez Alice et Raphael1.08720
Piti AauPiti AauFareone Point, Taurere, Tupitipiti Point, Revareva Ranch, Eden Beach, Thalasso Intercontinental, Le Meridien2.2550
Pitiuu TaiPitiuu Tai0.0322
Pitiuu UtaSofitel Motu resort0.0342
Pitoraverahi0.0260
TanePaul-Emile Victor mansion0.0142
TapeTape0.0260
TapuTapu0.0260
Taufarii (Bora Bora)Lagoonarium0.0590
Tevairoa (Bora Bora)TevairoaPearl Beach resort, Paopeo point2.36310
Tofari (Bora Bora)TofariSt. Regis, Vaitoto Point, 4 Seasons, Tenanamu, Tuatefau, Temiromiro, Temahu, Iva, Terochu1.33250
Toopua (Bora Bora)Tehou bayBanana Cafe beach, Lagoon resort, Nui resort1.4550
Toopua Iti (Bora Bora)Toopua Iti0.060
TupaiaTupaia0.12610
Tupe (Bora Bora)0.0280
Vananui (Bora Bora)0.0130
HuahineFareFaie, Fitii, Haapu, Maeva, Maroe, Parea, Tefarerii806430
Huahine ItiHaapuMaroe, Tefarerii, Mahuti, Parea, Auea282142
Huahine NuiFareFitii, Bourayne, Faie, Farehau, Maeva, Pahiti49.64239
Motu AraaraAraara0.272
Motu MahareMahare0.1830
Motu MurimaoraTaiahu1.125
Motu TopatiiTopatii0.0032
Motu VaioreaVaiorea0.07510
Motu VavarateaVavaratea Pearl farm0.7610
Other0.0090
Maupiti (commune)Vaiea25.51256
Manuae (Society Islands)Taputu4.8921
MaupihaaMaupelia4.5815
MaupitiVaiea12.061220
Motu One (Society Islands)Motu One3.970
Other00
RaiateaUturoaTumaraa, Taputapuatea173.0512832
Motu IriruIriru0.0320
Motu OfetaroOfetaro0.0330
Motu TaoruTaoru0.0562
Motu TianoTiano0.0644
OtherTipaemauaOatara, Nao Nao, Haalo, Roa, Horea, Tehurui0.7650
RaiateaUturoaVairahi, Avera, Faaroa, Faarepaiti, Opoa, Hotopuu, Haape, Puohine, Faatemu, Fetuna, Tuuroto, Vaihuti, Vaiaau, Tehurui, tetooroa, Tevaitoa, Tuu Fenua, Pufau, Fafao, Tainu172.112826
TahaaPatio92.155301
Motu Po’araaraTehutu1.0330
Motu MahaeaMahaea0.020
Motu PorouLa Pirogue0.375
Motu TautauTahaa Private Island resortMotuaivi0.39520
Motu ToahotuToahotu0.072
Motu TuvahineVahine Island resort0.120
OtherMouteTetimaru, Otia, Mahana, Moie1.1622
TahaaPatioHipu, Raei, Faaaha, Haamene, Vaitoare, Apu, Poutoru, Hurepiti, Tiva, Tapuamu895252
TupaiTupai NordTupai Sud112
Marquesas IslandsTaiohaeAtuona, Tahuata, Fatu Hiva, Hakahau, Hakamaii1062.129835
Fatu Hiva (commune)Omo’aHanavave, Oui84.802636
Fatu HivaOmo’aOi, Hanavave, Pointe Teaitehoe, Tevai, Hanateone, Hanamoohe, Ouia, Pointe Matakoo, Pointe Teae, Pointe Mahitoa84.8636
Motu NaoMotu Nao0.0020
Hiva-OaAtuonaPuamau324.62447
Fatu HukuFatu Huku0.70
HanakeeHanakee0.050
Hiva OaAtuonaPuanei, Matautu, Mataua, Tehakahami, Pointe Teohotepapapa, Cap Matafenua, Puamau, Hanapaoa, Matau, Hanatekuua, Hanaiapa, Pointe Matatepai, Hanaui, Hanamenu, Pointe Kiukiu, Tepaapaa, Point Teaehoa, Ta’a Oa3112447
MohotaniPuhioonoPointe Sud, Pointe Nord12.630
TerihiTerihi0.220
Nuku-HivaTaiohaeHatiheu, Taipivai389.943153
EiaoSophie campVaituha, Obitufa, Baie du Charner, Cap sans nom, Motuhiva, Baie du Avaneo40.10
Hatu ItiMotu ItiIlot Est0.280
Hatutupointe sudpointe nord, rocher remarquable6.530
Motu One (Marquesas Islands)Motu One0.030
Nuku HivaTaiohaeTataka, Taipivai, Hooumi, Cap Tikapo, Point Toea, Haatuatua, Matautoa, Anaho, Hatiheu, Aakapa, Hakaea, Pua, Hakaehu, Motuhe, Hinahaapapa, Haahopu, Point Motumano, Hakaui, Taioa, Hakatea, Colette3433153
Other0.0080
TahuataVaitahuMotopu, Hanatetena, Hapatoni69.85723
Ua Huka (commune)VaipaeeHane, Hokatu86.42633
Epiti0.0050
Motu HaneMotu Hane0.0530
Motu PapaMotu Papa0.0270
OtherTeuauaMotu Tapu, Tekohai, Hemeni0.1350
Ua HukaVaipaeeManihina, Hane, Hokatu, Hanaei, Katohau, Haavei86.2633
Ua Pou (commune)HakahauHakamaii106.52243
Motu MokoheMokohe ItiMokohe Rahi0.20
Motu OaMotu Oa0.3670
Other0.0330
Ua PouHakahauMatateauiki, Aneou, Hakahetau, Haakuti, Hakaotu, Hakamaii, Hapateki, Hikeu, Uapo, Hakatao, Anapua, Hohoi, Paaumea, Hakamoui, Anahoa105.92243
Windward Islands (Society Islands)PapeeteFaa, Punaauia, Paopao1204.62204400
MaiaoTaora-o-mereAvarei, Roto Iti, Paparoa12.78340
MehetiaMehetia camp2.10
MooreaAfareaituPaopao, Maharepa, Temae, Teavaro, Vai’are, Farehau, Haumi, Maatea, Atiha, Haapiti, Paeau, Papetoai, Piha’ena133.517100
Moorea IslandsMotu FareoheMotu Ahi, Motu Tiahura, Haaru0.3620
Other00
TahitiPapeetePirae, Arue, Mahine, Papenoo, Tiarei, Hitiaa, Faaone, Taravao, Pueu, Tautira, Toahotu, Vairao, Afaahiti, Papeari, Mataiea, Papara, Paea, Punaauia, Faaa1050.2186900
Tahiti IslandsMaevaMotu Martin, Motu Au, Aihuta, Motu Tapiri, Mataeia, Vaitunane0.0810
TetiaroaOnetahiRimatuu, Tahuna, Reiono, Aie, Oroatera, Hiraanae, Auroa, Tauini, Tiaraunu, Honuea5.630
French PolynesiaPapeeteFaa, Punaauia3747274800

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Journal officiel de la République française ("Official Journal of the French Republic"), May 20, 1972.
  2. ^ Journal officiel de la République française, December 25, 1971, according to decree #72-407 of May 17, 1972 ('Journal officiel de la République française, May 20, July 1972, and 9 1972).

References

  1. ↑ Ben Cahoon. "French Minor Dependencies". Worldstatesmen.org.
  2. ↑ France. "Themes".
  3. ↑ French Polynesia. "Data".

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