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Jona

City in St. Gallen, Switzerland

Overview

Jona is a charming Swiss town set on the upper shores of Lake Zurich, now part of the larger municipality of Rapperswil-Jona. It's known for scenic lakeside walks, community-focused vibes, and easy access to nature and historic sites.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Switzerland

Canton

St. Gallen

Population

17,655

Time Zone

Europe/Zurich

Coordinates

47.23°, 8.84°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost · estimate

$3,168

Local Cost

$2,440

Local Income

$4,700

Cashless

English

Temperature

5.8°C

Summer Avg

15.0°C

Winter Avg

-3.7°C

Record High

30.1°C

Record Low

-28.1°C

Humidity

81%

Precipitation

1536 mm

Internet Speed

221 Mbps

Upload

121 Mbps

Latency

8 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

ZRH

Distance

34 km

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Prices & expenses

Weather & Climate

Temperature & conditions

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

9 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Engelplatz Engelplatz is a city square surrounded by banks, shops, and offices. It's mainly used for transit and daily errands rather than leisure.Falkenplatz Falkenplatz is a small area centered around a busy intersection in Bern, mostly known for student-friendly cafes and quick food spots. The University of Bern campus and library are just steps away.Fischmarktplatz Fischmarktplatz is a central square known for its regular fish market and proximity to the Rhine. Locals visit for fresh produce and waterfront views.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 30 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 9 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-25.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.

Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 87/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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