Mela
City in Corse-du-Sud, France
Overview
Mela is a tiny, picturesque village in Corse-du-Sud, France, with only 34 residents. It offers a quiet retreat into Corsican countryside, surrounded by scenic hills and olive groves. Mela is perfect for travelers seeking tranquility and a taste of authentic rural France.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Department
Corse-du-Sud
Population
34
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
41.68°, 9.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,637
Local Cost
$1,075
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
11.2°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
2.3°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
608 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PRP
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.