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Lautoka
City in Western, Fiji
Overview
Lautoka is Fiji's second-largest city, set on the western coast and known as the 'Sugar City' for its key role in the sugar industry. With lively markets, colonial architecture, and a scenic waterfront, it's a gateway to authentic Fijian culture as well as adventures in nearby islands.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Fiji
Division
Western
Population
52,220
Time Zone
Pacific/Fiji
Coordinates
-17.62°, 177.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
58
Monthly Cost
$932
Local Cost
$537
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
85
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
24.7°C
Record High
32.7°C
Record Low
19.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1886 mm
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
4
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NAN
Distance
16 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 68/100.
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