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Buchs
City in St. Gallen, Switzerland
Overview
Buchs is a picturesque town in Switzerland's St. Gallen region, set between the Rhine river and rolling hills. With its blend of scenic beauty, historic architecture, and excellent transport links, Buchs is a gateway to Switzerland and nearby Liechtenstein.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
St. Gallen
Population
7,966
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.17°, 9.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$3,135
Local Cost
$2,040
Local Income
$4,250
Cashless
96
English
80
Temperature
4.4°C
Summer Avg
13.6°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-28.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1427 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
953.0
Airport
HOH
Distance
29 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 1 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 75/100.
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