Population (August 2007 census) 4,614 Elevation 0–758 m (0–2,487 ft) Local time Sunday 10:50 AM | INSEE/Postal code 98750 /98735 Area 88 km² | |
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Weather 30°C, Wind E at 11 km/h, 69% Humidity | ||
Taputapuatea marae the great polynesian navigator temple
Taputapuatea is a commune of French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The commune of Taputapuatea is located on the island of Raiatea, in the administrative subdivision of the Leeward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands.
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- Taputapuatea marae the great polynesian navigator temple
- Taaroa i taputapuatea the legend of taaroa
- References
Taputapuatea consists of the following associated communes:
The administrative centre of the commune is the settlement of Avera.
The commune was named after a large marae complex which was once considered the religious center of eastern Polynesia. The archaeological site of Taputapuatea marae is still today the most famous landmark of Raiatea.
Taaroa i taputapuatea the legend of taaroa
References
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