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Punaruu Industrial Zone
The Punaruu Industrial Zone, located in the Punaauia district of Tahiti, is the economic heart of French Polynesia. Situated within a spacious valley, it hosts the island's most significant manufacturing plants, most notably the Hinano Brewery, which produces the territory's famous national beer. Beyond beverage production, the zone is critical to Tahiti's infrastructure as it houses a major thermal power station that provides electricity to the capital, Papeete, and surrounding urban areas. The valley also serves as a regional logistics hub, featuring numerous warehouses and commercial distribution centers. Despite the heavy industrial presence, the area is framed by steep, lush mountain ridges, creating a striking visual contrast between the island's essential economic activity and the surrounding tropical landscape.
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- Highlights: Air Evasion · Église de J-C des St des derniers jours · Musée de Tahiti et des Îles
- Nearby: Paea (6 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
| Rain mm | 190 | 175 | 134 | 116 | 90 | 69 | 52 | 47 | 40 | 84 | 113 | 221 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- Punaruu Industrial Zone covers 100 hectares.
- There are about 2,000 jobs.
- Cement production is 100,000 tons per year.
- The zone was developed in the 1980s.
- It is 10 km from Papeete.
- There are 50 companies on site.
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Sights in the town Punaruu Industrial Zone (9)
Musée de Tahiti et des Îles🏛 museum
The Musée de Tahiti et des Îles is located in the Punaruu Industrial Zone and is listed there as a 🏛 museum under that place name.
Point de vue Punavai
The Point de vue Punavai is located in the Punaruu Industrial Zone and is listed as a sight under that place name.
Temple adventiste
The Temple adventiste is located in the Punaruu Industrial Zone and is listed there as a sight under that name.
Chappelle Maria Goretti
The Chappelle Maria Goretti is located in the Punaruu Industrial Zone and is listed there as a sight under that name.
Temaruata
The Temaruata is located in the Punaruu Industrial Zone and is listed there as a sight under that place name.
Église Saint-Étienne
The Église Saint-Étienne is located in the Punaruu Industrial Zone and is listed there as a sight under that name.
Plage Publique Vaiava
The Plage Publique Vaiava is located in the Punaruu Industrial Zone and is listed there as a sight under that place name.
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