Location & Surroundings
Mataiva is a village in French Polynesia with 242 inhabitants, at 25 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Afaahiti, 15 km to the west. The national capital Papeete is 47 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Fa'a'a International Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: Motaiva
Overview
Mataiva is former commune in France — FR ancienne commune française.
It is located in French Polynesia, France.
The elevation is around 25 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country France
- Located in French Polynesia
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 45' 0" S, 149° 11' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 25 m
- Timezone Pacific/Tahiti
- Time Shift GMT -10 (DST -10)
Statistics & Country
- Population 242
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XPF)
- Phone Prefix +689
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:14
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mataiva
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mataiva, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 23.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 836 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
3.7 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
57 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 22.8 | 3.7 | 74 | 73 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 4.0 | 90 | 72 | 1,017.8 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 46 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 2.9 | 43 | 70 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 4 | 836.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 3.6 | 83 | 72 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 259.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 3.3 | 75 | 77 | 1,015.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 3.5 | 94 | 77 | 1,018.5 | 0.09 / 0.14 | 9 | 80.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 3.5 | 118 | 80 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 22 | 852.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 5.4 | 114 | 81 | 1,017.3 | 0.45 / 0.51 | 33 | 242.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.6 | 4.5 | 109 | 81 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 3.8 | 81 | 80 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 98 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 3.9 | 62 | 76 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 98 | 795.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 3.5 | 54 | 79 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 259.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.9 | 1.9 | 72 | 80 | 1,015.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mataiva?
Now 22.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 23.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 836 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mataiva today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mataiva?
Local time is 09:14. Time zone: Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10:00).
What type of place is Mataiva?
Mataiva is a populated place.
How many people live in Mataiva?
Population about 242.
What is the elevation of Mataiva?
DEM 25 m.
Where is Mataiva located?
It is at -17.75000, -149.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mataiva in?
It is in French Polynesia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry