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Uturoa

City in Leeward Islands, French Polynesia

Overview

Uturoa, the largest town on Raiatea in the Leeward Islands of French Polynesia, serves as an important port and gateway to the Society Islands. The town blends a lively waterfront, colorful markets, and easy access to tropical nature, making it a hub for travelers exploring both land and sea.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
French Polynesia
Division
Leeward Islands
Population
Time Zone
Pacific/Gambier
Coordinates
-16.74°, -151.50°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,255
Local Cost
$1,500
Local Income
$900
Cashless
40
English
40
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
29.8°C
Record Low
21.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1300 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
RFP
Distance
4 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 2025-12-09.
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 50/100.

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