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Carlow
City in Leinster, Ireland
Overview
Carlow is a friendly market town in southeast Ireland, renowned for its lively student community and riverside scenery. Visitors can explore a blend of medieval history and contemporary living amidst the tranquil Barrow Valley. The city is an inviting gateway to Leinster's lush countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Province
Leinster
Population
24,272
Time Zone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.84°, -6.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,930
Local Cost
$1,560
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
88
English
99
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
14.0°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
25.9°C
Record Low
-7.8°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1077 mm
Internet Speed
90 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
23
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KKY
Distance
33 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.
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 2025-12-06.
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 87/100.
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