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Bellinzona

City in Ticino, Switzerland

Overview

Bellinzona, the capital of Ticino, is famed for its trio of UNESCO-listed medieval castles, charming old town streets, and dramatic Alpine backdrop. The city seamlessly blends Swiss precision with Italian warmth, offering a relaxed pace and excellent food. Its compact size makes it ideal for exploring on foot.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Ticino
Population
43,785
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.19°, 9.02°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
94
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,688
Local Cost
$2,010
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
93
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
225 Mbps
Upload
146 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LUG
Distance
22 km

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Nucleo vecchio Piazza del Sole Piazzale del Policentro

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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 19 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 - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

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 87/100.

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