Vairao
Vaira'o | |
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Associated commune of Tai'arapu-Ouest | |
Location within Tahiti | |
Location of Vaira'o | |
| Coordinates: 17°49′9″S 149°17′32″W / 17.81917°S 149.29222°W | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
| Commune | Tai'arapu-Ouest |
| Population (2022) | 2,991 |
| Time zone | UTC−10:00 |
Vaira'o, also known as Port Vairao and Matiti, is a small port town and district on the southwest coast of Tahiti, located just northwest of Teahupo'o. A town hall and sports centres lie in the northern part of the village and also features the Iti Diving International Centre, the only diving centre in Tahiti-Iti. Vaira'o Bay and lagoon are known for excellent fishing opportunities.