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Balerna
City in Ticino, Switzerland
Overview
Balerna is a small, welcoming town in the beautiful Ticino region of southern Switzerland, close to the Italian border. It offers a peaceful atmosphere, charming streets, and easy access to both Swiss and Italian culture. The town is known for its community spirit and proximity to major transportation hubs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Ticino
Population
3,269
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
45.85°, 9.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,575
Local Cost
$1,810
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
86
English
65
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-20.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1207 mm
Internet Speed
372 Mbps
Upload
266 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
50
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
37
Parks
10
Transport
97
Walk Score
97
Footways
194.0
Airport
LUG
Distance
19 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 84/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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