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Malå
City in Västerbotten, Sweden
Overview
Malå is a tiny, tranquil town in the heart of Swedish Lapland, surrounded by lakes, forests, and expansive wilderness. The town is popular for outdoor activities year-round, offering a genuine slice of northern Swedish life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Västerbotten
Population
227
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
65.19°, 18.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
89
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,336
Local Cost
$860
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
87
English
85
Temperature
1.0°C
Summer Avg
13.1°C
Winter Avg
-9.9°C
Record High
31.8°C
Record Low
-36.0°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
808 mm
Internet Speed
154 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
46.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 2026-01-15.
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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