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Luganville
City in Sanma, Vanuatu
Overview
Luganville is the lively capital of Espiritu Santo in the Sanma Province, Vanuatu's second largest town. Known for its WWII history, beautiful blue holes, and access to world-class diving sites, it's both the island's logistical hub and a gateway to adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Vanuatu
Province
Sanma
Population
17,719
Time Zone
Pacific/Efate
Coordinates
-15.52°, 167.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$1,100
Local Cost
$670
Local Income
$350
Cashless
30
English
70
Temperature
26.0°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
24.5°C
Record High
33.1°C
Record Low
19.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2254 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SON
Distance
6 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.
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 2025-12-06.
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 52/100.
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