Arue is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean.

[2] The commune of Arue includes the atoll of Tetiaroa,[4] population 240 in 2017,[5] (5.85 km2/2.26 sq.

miles; property of Marlon Brando's family), located 58 km (36 mi) north of Tahiti.

The area of Arue was first settled by travelers from Asia during the year of 1000.

Captain James Cook had arrived at Tahiti to observe the Transit of Venus.