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Valga
City in Valga, Estonia
Overview
Valga is a historic border town in southern Estonia that sits right on the Latvian frontier. With cobblestone streets, green parks, and a unique blend of Estonian and Latvian cultures, Valga offers a peaceful gateway to regional exploration. Though small in size, the city is rich in heritage and easy to navigate.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Estonia
County
Valga
Population
12,173
Time Zone
Europe/Tallinn
Coordinates
57.78°, 26.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
79
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,140
Local Cost
$580
Local Income
$850
Cashless
82
English
65
Temperature
5.3°C
Summer Avg
16.7°C
Winter Avg
-6.0°C
Record High
32.4°C
Record Low
-40.6°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
750 mm
Internet Speed
36 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
204.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Neighborhoods
Mapped12 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 12 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-27.
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 68/100.
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