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Motala

City in Östergötland, Sweden

Overview

Situated by the shores of Lake Vättern and along the Göta Canal, Motala is a charming Swedish city known for its maritime heritage and access to impressive nature. With historic industrial sites, scenic waterfronts, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere, Motala is ideal for relaxed exploration and outdoor activities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Östergötland
Population
31,367
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
58.54°, 15.04°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,875
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
96
English
86
Temperature
6.8°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
-2.9°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
-26.9°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
792 mm
Internet Speed
92 Mbps
Upload
74 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
3
Parks
37
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LPI
Distance
40 km

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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 1 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 2026-03-22.

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 74/100.

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