Papeete

The capital of French Polynesia and the hub of tourism across its islands, Papeete sits on the island of Tahiti with mountains rising behind it and the Pacific at its doorstep. The walkable centre holds a dense food-and-drink scene alongside historic churches, and the city serves as the main port of call for the wider region. Both the President of French Polynesia and the French High Commissioner are based here.

• Population26,357
• Nearest water from center0.2 km
• Nearest mountain from center2.0 km