Uturoa
Uturoa is a commune located in Ra'iātea, the largest island of the Îles Sous le Vent (Leeward Islands) in French Polynesia, in the South Pacific Ocean. It is situated in between the administrative subdivision of Leeward Islands and the main port of the island of Ra'iātea. According to the 2017 census, Uturoa has a population of 3,778 individuals. The commune spans approximately 120 miles (193.121 km) northwest of Pape'ete, the capital of French Polynesia.
'Uturoa | |
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Location of the commune (in red) within the Leeward Islands | |
Location of 'Uturoa | |
| Coordinates: 16°43′52″S 151°26′35″W | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
| Subdivision | Leeward Islands |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Matahi Brotherson |
| Area 1 | 15 km2 (6 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | 3,736 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−10:00 |
| INSEE/Postal code | 98758 /98735 |
| Elevation | 0–479 m (0–1,572 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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