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Gataivai
City in Palauli, Samoa
Overview
Gataivai is a tranquil Samoan village in the Palauli region, known for its beautiful coastal scenery and tight-knit community. With its blend of tradition, nature, and hospitality, the village offers visitors an authentic South Pacific experience away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Samoa
District
Palauli
Population
1,141
Time Zone
Pacific/Apia
Coordinates
-13.77°, -172.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$777
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$350
Cashless
20
English
60
Temperature
27.6°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
27.1°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
23.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1933 mm
Internet Speed
2 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MXS
Distance
14 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 2026-01-15.
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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