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Arutua
City in Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia
Overview
Arutua is a remote coral atoll in the Tuamotu-Gambier region of French Polynesia, famous for its turquoise lagoon, palm-covered motus, and friendly local community. With a laid-back vibe, it offers a tranquil escape for snorkeling, diving, and beach relaxation away from crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
French Polynesia
Division
Tuamotu-Gambier
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Gambier
Coordinates
-15.31°, -146.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,590
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$800
Cashless
20
English
40
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
26.4°C
Record High
30.0°C
Record Low
21.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1206 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AXR
Distance
32 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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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