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Biasca
City in Ticino, Switzerland
Overview
Set at the base of the Swiss Alps, Biasca is a picturesque town in Ticino known for its dramatic natural scenery, historic architecture, and warm Italian-speaking culture. Despite its small size, Biasca offers visitors rustic charm, easy access to hiking trails, and a laid-back lifestyle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Ticino
Population
6,115
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.36°, 8.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,775
Local Cost
$1,910
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
80
English
55
Temperature
2.0°C
Summer Avg
11.7°C
Winter Avg
-7.7°C
Record High
26.5°C
Record Low
-29.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1465 mm
Internet Speed
387 Mbps
Upload
63 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
27
Walk Score
27
Footways
53.0
Airport
LUG
Distance
40 km
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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 4 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 80/100.
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