Location & Surroundings

Arue is a second-order administrative division in Iles du Vent, French Polynesia with 10,243 inhabitants, at 211 m elevation. The nearest airport is Fa'a'a International Airport, 10 km away.

Overview

Arue is commune in Polynésie française, France — FR commune française de la collectivité d'outre-mer de la Polynésie française.

It is located in French Polynesia, France.

The population is about 10,322 (2022).

It covers about 16 square kilometre.

Also known as: CA ’Arue

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Basic Data

  • Country France
  • Located in French Polynesia
  • Area 16 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    17° 32' 1" S, 149° 30' 46" W
  • Elevation DEM: 211 m
  • Timezone Pacific/Tahiti
  • Time Shift GMT -10 (DST -10)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 10,243
  • Pop. Density 114 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.6%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (XPF)
  • Phone Prefix +689

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Weather in Arue

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arue, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 9.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 22.7 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.

Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
9.4 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
59 %
Precip
0.19 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 22.4 9.4 115 80 1,018.8 - / 0.00 59 0.0 n/a
6h 22.5 8.0 117 80 1,016.3 0.13 / 0.13 25 626.6 n/a
12h 22.7 9.1 137 75 1,018.3 0.09 / 0.22 38 197.9 n/a
18h 22.3 7.3 132 75 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.01 54 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 22.3 5.8 141 74 1,018.0 0.18 / 0.19 68 36.3 n/a
30h 22.3 5.9 169 71 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.18 96 735.0 n/a
36h 22.5 8.6 151 74 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.02 98 271.4 n/a
42h 22.1 8.7 150 75 1,014.9 0.34 / 0.35 59 0.0 n/a
Thursday 21.6 7.9 153 74 1,017.9 0.11 / 0.47 66 45.1 n/a
54h 22.3 8.2 141 68 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.12 12 763.8 n/a
60h 22.2 9.3 133 74 1,016.0 0.22 / 0.34 96 263.5 n/a
66h 21.9 8.2 126 73 1,014.4 0.36 / 0.70 96 0.0 n/a
Friday 22.0 7.6 138 66 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.31 100 74.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arue?
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 9.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 22.7 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Arue today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Arue?
Local time is 17:24. Time zone: Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10:00).
What type of place is Arue?
Arue is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Arue?
Population about 10,243.
What is the elevation of Arue?
DEM 211 m.
Where is Arue located?
It is at -17.53350, -149.51285 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arue in?
It is in French Polynesia.

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Last updated 2024-06-04
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