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Gävle

City in Gävleborg, Sweden

Overview

Gävle is a charming coastal city in central Sweden, famed for its annual Yule Goat and a blend of historic architecture and modern Scandinavian living. With thriving cultural scenes and scenic parks along the river, it's a welcoming destination for travelers looking for an authentic Nordic experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Gävleborg
Population
86,533
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
60.67°, 17.14°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,172
Local Cost
$1,290
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
97
English
90
Temperature
5.7°C
Summer Avg
15.9°C
Winter Avg
-3.8°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
-27.4°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
733 mm
Internet Speed
132 Mbps
Upload
132 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
88
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
5
Parks
62
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GVX
Distance
14 km

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Gävle Strand

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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

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 78/100.

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