Pao Pao

For other uses, see Pao Pao (disambiguation).
Pao Pao

Moorea, the island on which Pao Pao is located
Population 4,244 (2,007)

Pao Pao is a village on the island of Moorea, in French Polynesia.[1] According to a census in 2007, it has a population of 4,244 people, making it the largest village in Moorea.

History

The Pao Pao area was first settled by travelers from Asia. They built houses out of branches and hunted fish. When James Cook came to Moorea, he made contact with them and continued his journey. That is how Cook's bay got its name.

Transport

Residents of Pao Pao often take the Moorea Airport to travel to other islands in French Polynesia. The nearby island of Tahiti is a 45-minute ferry ride from Moorea,[2] which draws a fair amount of tourism to the area.[3]

Geography

Pao Pao is located at the bottom of Cook's Bay on Moorea. It is surrounded by many mountains and flat land is limited.

Economy

Pao Pao is known for being the home to the Moorea Juice Factory, which offers tours on how the juice is made and sells juice in a nearby store. The Supermarche (which is supermarket in French) of Pao Pao is a major store in the village.

References

  1. ↑ "Map of Paopao, Moorea, French Polynesia." Collins Maps. Accessed on July 2, 2012.
  2. ↑ Riley, Frank. "Moorea Island is Drawing Its Own Fans." Los Angeles Times, January 3, 1988. Accessed on July 2, 2012.
  3. ↑ Carlisle, Jay. "Traveling in Style: A One-Chicken Eulogy." Los Angeles Times Magazine, October 23, 1988. Accessed on July 2, 2012 from ProQuest.

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