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Arue
City in Windward Islands, French Polynesia
Overview
Arue is a coastal town located on the northern shore of Tahiti, just east of Papeete in French Polynesia's Windward Islands. It's best known for quiet beaches, the famous Point Venus lighthouse, and a friendly, local Polynesian atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
French Polynesia
Division
Windward Islands
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Gambier
Coordinates
-17.28°, -149.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
74
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
82
Monthly Cost
$2,135
Local Cost
$1,471
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
62
English
57
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
20.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1308 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MOZ
Distance
26 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.
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 52/100.
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