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Sion District
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Sion District is set in the heart of the Valais region, renowned for its sun-drenched landscapes, medieval castles, and lively cultural scene. With a blend of old-world charm and modern amenities, Sion is a regional hub for wine tourism, outdoor recreation, and history enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
48,447
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.23°, 7.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
89
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,090
Local Cost
$1,940
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
92
English
68
Temperature
0.0°C
Summer Avg
9.3°C
Winter Avg
-9.5°C
Record High
22.7°C
Record Low
-28.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
946 mm
Internet Speed
167 Mbps
Upload
120 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
81
Coworking
1
Cafes
26
Nightlife
27
Parks
27
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SIR
Distance
2 km
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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: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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