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Sitten
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Sion (Sitten in German) is the picturesque capital of Valais, set among vineyards and mountains. The city is best known for its medieval castles, lively old town, and easy access to the Swiss Alps. Sion offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and outdoor adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.23°, 7.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,020
Local Cost
$2,060
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
95
English
65
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
219 Mbps
Upload
211 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1407.0
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 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 84/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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