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Hiva-Oa
City in Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia
Overview
Hiva-Oa is a remote gem in the Marquesas Islands, celebrated for its unspoiled landscapes, rich Polynesian culture, and historic legacy as the final home of Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel. The island's rugged terrain, volcanic peaks, and lively traditions make it an intriguing destination for cultural explorers and nature lovers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
French Polynesia
Division
Marquesas Islands
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Marquesas
Coordinates
-9.73°, -139.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,130
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$950
Cashless
30
English
40
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
26.9°C
Record High
30.0°C
Record Low
24.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
388 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AUQ
Distance
33 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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