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Carouge
City in Geneva, Switzerland
Overview
Carouge, a lively suburb of Geneva, is renowned for its bohemian spirit, Mediterranean-inspired architecture, and lively arts scene. With its busy squares, independent shops, and a welcoming local community, Carouge offers a charming contrast to Geneva's cosmopolitan core.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Geneva
Population
22,459
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.18°, 6.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,540
Local Cost
$2,520
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
93
English
73
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-21.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1106 mm
Internet Speed
228 Mbps
Upload
148 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
241
Coworking
1
Cafes
45
Nightlife
39
Parks
156
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GVA
Distance
7 km
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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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 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.
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 86/100.
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