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Locarno

City in Ticino, Switzerland

Overview

Locarno is a picturesque Swiss city set on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore, renowned for its sunny climate, palm-lined lakeside promenades, and the historic Piazza Grande. Rich in festivals, culture, and stunning landscapes, it offers a perfect blend of Mediterranean flair and Swiss precision.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Ticino
Population
15,824
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.17°, 8.80°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,905
Local Cost
$2,020
Local Income
$4,150
Cashless
92
English
70
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
211 Mbps
Upload
112 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
72
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
35
Parks
26
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
559.0
Airport
LUG
Distance
20 km

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Piazza Sant'Antonio

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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 41 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 2025-12-06.
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 - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.

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 83/100.

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