Bellinzona District
City in Ticino, Switzerland
Overview
Bellinzona District, set in the heart of Ticino, is renowned for its medieval castles, Italian-influenced cuisine, and dramatic Alpine scenery. The city is a delightful mix of history, culture, and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal stop for visitors to southern Switzerland.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Ticino
Population
55,906
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.19°, 9.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,222
Local Cost
$2,020
Local Income
$4,050
Cashless
92
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
585 Mbps
Upload
489 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
73
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
25
Parks
35
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LUG
Distance
22 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
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.
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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.