Polynesia Cities by Population 2025
5 Most Populated Polynesia Cities
Apia
40,407
Faaa
29,851
Papeete
26,357
Punaauia
25,750
Nuku'alofa
22,400
| | City | Country | Population ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apia | Samoa | 40,407 |
| Faaa | French Polynesia | 29,851 |
| Papeete | French Polynesia | 26,357 |
| Punaauia | French Polynesia | 25,750 |
| Nuku'alofa | Tonga | 22,400 |
| Pirae | French Polynesia | 14,475 |
| Mahina | French Polynesia | 14,369 |
 | Avarua | Cook Islands | 13,373 |
| Paea | French Polynesia | 12,084 |
 | Pago Pago | American Samoa | 11,500 |
| Tafuna | American Samoa | 11,017 |
| Papao | French Polynesia | 10,360 |
Polynesia Cities Overview
Polynesia features relatively small urban centers, with Apia serving as the largest city with 40.4K residents. French Polynesia contains several of the region’s significant settlements, led by Faaa (29.9K) and Papeete (26.4K).
The national capitals serve as primary urban centers for their respective nations: Nuku'alofa in Tonga has 22.4K residents, while Avarua in the Cook Islands maintains 13.4K inhabitants. Pago Pago in American Samoa hosts 11.5K residents.
French Polynesia’s urban network includes several smaller cities such as Pirae (14.5K), Mahina (14.4K), and Paea (12.1K).