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Vara
City in Västra Götaland, Sweden
Overview
Vara is a charming and peaceful town in Västra Götaland, Sweden, known for its strong sense of community and rural Swedish charm. With cozy neighborhoods, a rich local music scene, and easy rail connections, Vara makes a serene base for exploring the Swedish countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Västra Götaland
Population
4,432
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
58.26°, 12.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,775
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
93
English
90
Temperature
7.1°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
32.2°C
Record Low
-32.3°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
800 mm
Internet Speed
510 Mbps
Upload
461 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
72
Walk Score
72
Footways
143.0
Airport
LDK
Distance
26 km
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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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 2026-01-14.
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 70/100.
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