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Buncrana
City in Ulster, Ireland
Overview
Buncrana is a charming coastal town in County Donegal, set on the shores of Lough Swilly in Ulster. Known for its stunning natural scenery, welcoming atmosphere, and mix of traditional and modern Irish culture, Buncrana is an ideal base for exploring the Wild Atlantic Way.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Province
Ulster
Population
6,785
Time Zone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
55.13°, -7.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,900
Local Cost
$1,255
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
13.5°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
25.5°C
Record Low
-3.3°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1275 mm
Internet Speed
297 Mbps
Upload
72 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
LDY
Distance
21 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 17 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.
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 76/100.
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