Papawa
Papawa is a locality in Māhina, Windward Islands. Papawa is situated nearby to the neighborhood Haapape, as well as near the locality Pau Toru.Places of Interest
Highlights include Maison James Norman Hall and Pointe Vénus Lighthouse.
Maison James Norman Hall
Museum
Maison James Norman Hall is a historic house museum in Arue, French Polynesia. It exhibits the home of writer James Norman Hall, as it was in 1951 at the time of his death. Its collection includes a 3,000-volume library and the author's typewriter.
Pointe Vénus Lighthouse
The Pointe Vénus lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the commune of Mahina, in the far north of the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. It marks the north of the island and marks the bay of Matavai. Pointe Vénus Lighthouse is situated 2½ km north of Papawa.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Papeete.
Papeete
Papawa
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Papava”
- Location: Māhina, Windward Islands, French Polynesia, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-17.51741° or 17° 31′ 3″ south
Longitude
-149.50089° or 149° 30′ 3″ west
Elevation
72 metres (236 feet)
Open location code
53JGFFMX+2J
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