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Apia
City in Tuamasaga, Samoa
Overview
Located on the north coast of Upolu island, Apia is Samoa's lively capital and commercial hub, blending colonial history, local markets, and picturesque waterfronts. With friendly locals and a laid-back Polynesian charm, Apia is the perfect place to start exploring Samoa's culture and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Samoa
District
Tuamasaga
Population
37,708
Time Zone
Pacific/Apia
Coordinates
-13.83°, -171.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$1,140
Local Cost
$557
Local Income
$475
Cashless
35
English
85
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
26.9°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
23.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1855 mm
Internet Speed
104 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
133 ms
City Vibrancy
36
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
8
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FGI
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 65/100.
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