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Borås
City in Västra Götaland, Sweden
Overview
Borås is a lively city in western Sweden, known for its textile history, striking public art, and busy urban core. The city features charming parks, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong creative presence with frequent cultural events.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Västra Götaland
Population
75,565
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
57.74°, 12.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,320
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
95
English
85
Temperature
6.6°C
Summer Avg
15.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.7°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-23.4°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1023 mm
Internet Speed
241 Mbps
Upload
91 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
5
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GOT
Distance
40 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 9 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 - 5 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 84/100.
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