page_title: Uturoa
section_title: Geography
hierarchical_section_title: Uturoa / Geography
caption_attribution_description: Français&#160;: Centre ville de Uturoa.
context_page_description: Uturoa is a commune located in Raiatea, the largest island of the Îles Sous le Vent in French Polynesia. It is situated in between the administrative subdivision of Leeward Islands and the main port of the island of Raiatea.
  According to the 2017 census, Uturoa has a population of 3,778 individuals. The commune spans approximately 120 miles northwest of Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia.
context_section_description: Uturoa is located approximately 209 miles (336 km) from Teahupo'o, a district in Tahiti, and is located close to a reef break. It is the northernmost point on the island of Raiatea and features the views of Bora Bora, Taha'a, and Huahine. The commune is approximately 5 ft (1.5 m) above sea level. The mountains of Uturoa from coastal ranges, as they are not located very far inland. Uturoa is situated between the small pass of Taha'a and the forest-covered mountains of Raiatea. Mount Tapioi, 294 meters high, is one of the best vantage points to observe the lagoon and the neighbouring islands. Certain beaches of Uturoa contain black sand, partially due to past volcanic eruptions.
  Uturoa shares the island of Raiatea with the communes Taputapuatea to the southeast and Tumaraa to the south. The nearest other islands are Huahine, located about 31 miles (50  km) east from Raiatea, and are home to the large community of Fare and Tahaa, which sits just across the strait to the north. The main island of Bora Bora (Anau) can be seen from Uturoa.
caption: View of Uturoa from near mountains
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