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Saxon
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Saxon is a picturesque village in Switzerland's Valais region, set among vineyards and surrounded by Alpine landscapes. It offers a relaxed, small-town atmosphere with access to outdoor adventures and regional cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
5,897
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.15°, 7.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,770
Local Cost
$1,870
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
92
English
55
Temperature
3.3°C
Summer Avg
12.4°C
Winter Avg
-6.0°C
Record High
28.4°C
Record Low
-29.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1149 mm
Internet Speed
296 Mbps
Upload
102 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
220.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
14 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 14 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 65/100.
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