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Basel

City in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Overview

Basel is a city in Switzerland.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Switzerland

Canton

Basel-Stadt

Population

176,329

Time Zone

Europe/Zurich

Coordinates

47.55°, 7.59°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

3,680

Local Cost

2490

Local Income

5400

Cashless

English

Temperature

8.9°C

Summer Avg

17.8°C

Winter Avg

0.0°C

Record High

34.3°C

Record Low

-19.0°C

Humidity

83%

Precipitation

1061 mm

Internet Speed

213 Mbps

Upload

191 Mbps

Latency

5 ms

City Vibrancy

281

Coworking

Cafes

106

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

BSL;MLH;EAP

Distance

7 km

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

20 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Anne Frank-Platz Barfüsserplatz Barfüsserplatz is a central square in Basel lined with shops, cafes, and historic buildings. Public events and markets are common throughout the year.Centralbahnplatz Centralbahnplatz is Basel's main transit hub, connecting regional trains, trams, and buses. Offices and hotels cluster around the busy square, with quick access to city services.

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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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