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Älvängen
City in Västra Götaland, Sweden
Overview
Älvängen is a small, peaceful town in Västra Götaland, Sweden, known for its cozy residential neighborhoods and proximity to scenic countryside. Its local character and tranquil atmosphere make it ideal for families and those seeking a relaxed visit with easy access to Gothenburg by train.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Västra Götaland
Population
6,634
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
57.96°, 12.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,790
Local Cost
$1,135
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
96
English
89
Temperature
7.9°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
30.5°C
Record Low
-20.1°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
994 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
32
Walk Score
32
Footways
63.0
Airport
GSE
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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