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This article is part of the series: Politics and government of French Polynesia Politics, sometimes defined as the art and science of government[1], is a process by which collective decisions are made within groups. ... Extracted from the flag of French Polynesia Image:French_polynesia_flag_large. ... Country name: conventional long form: Overseas Lands of French Polynesia conventional short form: French Polynesia local long form: Pays doutre-mer de la Polynesie Francaise local short form: Polynésie française Data code: FP Dependency status: Between 1946 and 2003, French Polynesia had the status of an overseas...

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edit The Assembly of French Polynesia (French: Assemblée de la Polynésie française) is the unicameral legislature of French Polynesia, located at the Place Tarahoi in Papeete, Tahiti. ... Political parties in French Polynesia lists political parties in French Polynesia. ... Politics of French Polynesia Categories: Election related stubs | Elections in French Polynesia ... Elections for the Assembly of French Polynesia, the Territorial Assembly of French Polynesia, were held on May 23, 2004. ... National motto: Tahiti Nui Marearea Official languages French, Tahitian Political status Dependent territory (Pays doutre-mer) Capital Papeete Largest City Papeete President Oscar Temaru Area  - Total  - % water 4,167 km² 12% Population  - Total (2002)  - Density 245,405 64/km² Currency CFP franc Time zone UTC -10 Internet...

There are two levels of administrative divisions of French Polynesia, five administrative subdivisions (French: subdivisions administratives) each of which is further divided into a total of 48 communes, plus Clipperton Island which is administratively attached to French Polynesia. The breakdown into administrative subdivisions was as a result of decree #72-408 of May 17, 1972^[1], and the communes were thereafter established as a result of law #71-1028, dated December 24, 1971.^[2] The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. ...

The subdivisions administratives are:

• Windward Islands (French: (les) Îles du Vent or officially la subdivision administrative des Îles du Vent) (the two subdivisions administratives Windward Islands and Leeward Islands are part of the Society Islands)
• Leeward Islands (French: (les) Îles Sous-le-Vent or officially la subdivision administrative des Îles Sous-le-Vent) (the two subdivisions administratives Windward Islands and Leeward Islands are part of the Society Islands)
• Marquesas Islands (French: (les) (Îles) Marquises or officially la subdivision administrative des (Îles) Marquises)
• Austral Islands (French: (les) (Îles) Australes or officially la subdivision administrative des (Îles) Australes) (including the Bass Islands)
• Tuamotu-Gambier (French: (les) (Îles) Tuamotu-Gambier or officially la subdivision administrative des (Îles) Tuamotu-Gambier) (the Tuamotus and the Gambier Islands)

Below are several lists of the 48 communes, according to different sorting schemes. The Windward Islands (French Îles du Vent) are the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... The Windward Islands (French Îles du Vent) are the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... The Leeward Islands (French: Îles sous le Vent) are part of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... The Society Islands (French: ÃŽles de la Société or offically Archipel de la Société) are a group of islands in the south Pacific, administratively part of French Polynesia. ... The Leeward Islands (French: Îles sous le Vent) are part of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... The Windward Islands (French Îles du Vent) are the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... The Leeward Islands (French: Îles sous le Vent) are part of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... The Society Islands (French: ÃŽles de la Société or offically Archipel de la Société) are a group of islands in the south Pacific, administratively part of French Polynesia. ... National motto: Mau‘u‘u ha‘e iti Official languages French, Tahitian Political status Dependent territory, administrative division of French Polynesia Capital Tai o Hae Largest City Tai o Hae Area 1,274 km² ( 492 sq. ... The Austral Islands are the southernmost group of islands in French Polynesia, sometimes also called the Tubuai Islands, after one of the main islands. ... The Bass Islands (French: Îles du Bass) consist primarily of Rapa and Marotiri. ... The ÃŽles Tuamotu-Gambier (French: ÃŽles Tuamotu-Gambier or Archipels des Tuamotu et des Gambier or Archipel des Tuamotu-Gambier or Tuamotu-Gambier or officially subdivision administrative des (ÃŽles) Tuamotu-Gambier) geographically consist of the Tuamotus and the Gambier Islands which are geographically located closely together. ... A Satellite photo of the Acteon Group, 4 atolls in the southeastern Tuamotus. ... The Gambier Islands (French: ÃŽles Gambier or Archipel des Gambier) are a small group of islands in French Polynesia, located at the southeast terminus of the Tuamotu archipelago. ...

By subdivision

• Marquesas Islands:
  • Commune of Fatu Hiva
  • Commune of Hiva Oa
  • Commune of Nuku Hiva (capital)
  • Commune of Tahuata
  • Commune of Ua Huka
  • Commune of Ua Pou

• Windward Islands:
  • Commune of Arue
  • Commune of Faaa
  • Commune of Hitiaa O Te Ra
  • Commune of Mahina
  • Commune of Moorea-Maiao
  • Commune of Paea
  • Commune of Papara
  • Commune of Papeete (capital)
  • Commune of Pirae
  • Commune of Punaauia
  • Commune of Taiarapu-Est
  • Commune of Taiarapu-Ouest
  • Commune of Teva I Uta

• Tuamotu-Gambier (of which Papeete is the provisional administrative seat) :
  • Commune of Anaa
  • Commune of Arutua
  • Commune of Fakarava
  • Commune of Fangatau
  • Commune of Gambier
  • Commune of Hao
  • Commune of Hikueru
  • Commune of Makemo
  • Commune of Manihi
  • Commune of Napuka
  • Commune of Nukutavake
  • Commune of Puka Puka
  • Commune of Rangiroa
  • Commune of Reao
  • Commune of Takaroa
  • Commune of Tatakoto
  • Commune of Tureia

• Austral Islands
  • Commune of Raivavae
  • Commune of Rapa
  • Commune of Rimatara
  • Commune of Rurutu
  • Commune of Tubuai (chef-lieu)

• Leeward Islands
  • Commune of Bora-Bora
  • Commune of Huahine
  • Commune of Maupiti
  • Commune of Tahaa
  • Commune of Taputapuatea
  • Commune of Tumaraa
  • Commune of Uturoa (chef-lieu)

For French administrative convenience, Clipperton Island is attached to French Polynesia, but it does not form part of any administrative subdivision or commune of French Polynesia. National motto: Mau‘u‘u ha‘e iti Official languages French, Tahitian Political status Dependent territory, administrative division of French Polynesia Capital Tai o Hae Largest City Tai o Hae Area 1,274 km² ( 492 sq. ... Fatu Hiva is one of the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean. ... Hiva `Oa is the second largest island in the Marquesas Islands, and the largest island of the southern group. ... Nuku Hiva is the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. ... Map of Tahuata (modified from a screenshot of a map from MSMaps) Tahuata is the smallest of the inhabited Marquesas Islands. ... Ua Huka (Marq. ... Ua Pu (also known as Ua Pou) is the third largest of the Marquesas Islands, located about 50 km (30 mi. ... The Windward Islands (French Îles du Vent) are the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... Papeete Waterfront Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, and is located on the island of Tahiti, which is part of the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. ... Pirae is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. ... A Satellite photo of the Acteon Group, 4 atolls in the southeastern Tuamotus. ... The Gambier Islands (French: ÃŽles Gambier or Archipel des Gambier) are a small group of islands in French Polynesia, located at the southeast terminus of the Tuamotu archipelago. ... The Austral Islands are the southernmost group of islands in French Polynesia, sometimes also called the Tubuai Islands, after one of the main islands. ... Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora Bora Bora (, ) is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, about 260 km northwest of the capital, Papeete. ... Huahine Huahine is a part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. ... Bora Bora, Tahaa, and Raiatea from space Tahaa is an island in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. ...

Source INSEE - Code officiel géographique 2005

By INSEE code

The following lists the communes in order by their INSEE codes. INSEE is the French abbreviation for the French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies (French: Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques). ...

Sources : INSEE - Code officiel géographique 2005 Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora Bora Bora (, ) is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, about 260 km northwest of the capital, Papeete. ... Huahine Huahine is a part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. ... Papeete Waterfront Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, and is located on the island of Tahiti, which is part of the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. ... Pirae is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. ... Rangiroa, which means Far Sky in Tuamotuan, is the largest atoll in the Tuamotus, and one of the largest in the world (larger than Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands). ... Bora Bora, Tahaa, and Raiatea from space Tahaa is an island in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. ...

By area

Here the communes are listed by decreasing area. The average size of French Polynesian communes is 72 km², while the median area is 49 km², higher than the average and median areas of metropolitan French communes (14.88 km² and 10.73 km², respectively), but the size of these communes is predominantly dependent on the land area of the islands they occupy.

Sources: [3] Bora Bora, Tahaa, and Raiatea from space Tahaa is an island in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. ... Huahine Huahine is a part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. ... Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora Bora Bora (, ) is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, about 260 km northwest of the capital, Papeete. ... Pirae is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. ... Papeete Waterfront Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, and is located on the island of Tahiti, which is part of the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. ...

By population

Here the communes are listed according to decreasing population. The 2002 census counted 246,566 inhabitants, for a total population density of 71.1 people per km². The average commune population is 5,137, while the median is 2,093, much higher than the average and median metropolitan French commune (1,542 and 380, respectively).

Papeete Waterfront Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, and is located on the island of Tahiti, which is part of the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. ... Pirae is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. ... Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora Bora Bora (, ) is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, about 260 km northwest of the capital, Papeete. ... Huahine Huahine is a part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. ... Bora Bora, Tahaa, and Raiatea from space Tahaa is an island in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. ... Rangiroa, which means Far Sky in Tuamotuan, is the largest atoll in the Tuamotus, and one of the largest in the world (larger than Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands). ... Maupiti is an island at the heart of the Leeward Islands in French Polynesia. ...

Source

• Gov

See also

• Lists of communes of France
• French Polynesia

The following lists give the communes of France within each département: Overseas départements of France See also Administrative divisions of France List of cities in France Categories: Lists of municipalities | Lists of communes of France ...

External links

• ((French)) French Polynesia

Notes

1. ↑  Journal officiel de la République française ("Official Journal of the French Republic"), May 20 1972.
2. ↑  Journal officiel de la République française, December 25 1971, according to decree #72-407 of May 17, 1972 ('Journal officiel de la République française, May 20, July 1972, and 9 1972).