Explore detailed interactive map of French Polynesia featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.
Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.6797° S | 149.4068° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -17.6797 | -149.4068 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 40' 47" S | 149° 24' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 40.7845' S | 149° 24.4106' W |
| Country | French Polynesia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Capital | Papeete |
| Country Code | PYF |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -09:00 |
| Population | 282,567 |
| Area (km²) | 4,167.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1,608.89 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 73.84 /km² |
| Elevation | 816 m / 2,678 ft |
Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from Papeete, French Polynesia's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in French Polynesia. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.
| State / Region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from National Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austral Islands | -23° S | -150° W | - | 595 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Îles du Vent | -17.538° S | -149.4183° W | 536 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Îles Marquises | -9.7812° S | -139.0817° W | 866 m | 1,419 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Leeward Islands | -16.3954° S | -152.7871° W | - | 387 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Marquesas Islands | -8.9° S | -139.6° W | - | 1,441 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tuamotu-Gambier Islands | -18.0333° S | -141.4167° W | - | 847 km | 🗺 View Map |
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in French Polynesia, along with each city's aerial distance from Papeete, French Polynesia's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | State | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from National Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faaa | Îles du Vent | -17.5593° S | -149.6035° W | 72 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Papeete | Îles du Vent | -17.5347° S | -149.5684° W | 42 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Punaauia | Îles du Vent | -17.6333° S | -149.6° W | 24 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pirae | Îles du Vent | -17.5299° S | -149.5512° W | 26 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mahina | Îles du Vent | -17.5065° S | -149.489° W | 12 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paea | Îles du Vent | -17.6833° S | -149.5833° W | 16 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Papao | Îles du Vent | -17.75° S | -149.55° W | 7 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arue | Îles du Vent | -17.5276° S | -149.5344° W | 39 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vaitoare | Austral Islands | -16.6762° S | -151.4574° W | 45 m | 245 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Afaahiti | Îles du Vent | -17.744° S | -149.3244° W | 16 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
The interactive map of French Polynesia provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.
Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of French Polynesia's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.
The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the French Polynesia map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.
💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of French Polynesia. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!
The geographic center of French Polynesia is located at approximately 17.68° S (Latitude) and 149.407° W (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.
Business professionals use French Polynesia mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across French Polynesia.
You can explore countries near French Polynesia by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.
Yes! Visit our French Polynesia States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within French Polynesia.
French Polynesia operates in UTC-10:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our French Polynesia Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.
Absolutely! Our French Polynesia interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.
Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for French Polynesia including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the French Polynesia main profile for complete business intelligence data.
The Geographic Profile section summarizes French Polynesia's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.
Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in French Polynesia ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.
Today, measured from French Polynesia's geographic center, sunrise is at 06:24 AM and sunset is at 05:43 PM, giving a day length of 11h 18m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.
French Polynesia's geographic center is approximately 1,968 km (1,223 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere, and about 15,846 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of French Polynesia's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Ad Dabbah, Sudan, roughly 56 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.