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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
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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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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 6 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 84/100.
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