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Duncan
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Duncan is a small city in British Columbia's Cowichan Valley, renowned for its lively indigenous culture, historic architecture, and outdoor beauty. With a population of just under 5,000, it offers an authentic small-town Canadian experience within lush scenery and a friendly, artsy atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
4,944
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
48.78°, -123.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,025
Local Cost
$1,420
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-10.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
875 mm
Internet Speed
52 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
2
Parks
26
Transport
71
Walk Score
71
Footways
141.0
Airport
DUQ
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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