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Gossau

City in St. Gallen, Switzerland

Overview

Gossau is a charming Swiss town set in the canton of St. Gallen, characterized by its picturesque landscapes, friendly community, and a pleasant mix of urban and rural lifestyles. It is well-known for its accessibility to both Swiss natural attractions and lively local amenities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
St. Gallen
Population
18,172
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.42°, 9.25°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,198
Local Cost
$1,900
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
92
English
70
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
-0.8°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
-23.2°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1398 mm
Internet Speed
473 Mbps
Upload
326 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ACH
Distance
24 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 29 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 - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-24.

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 78/100.

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