Penthalaz
City in Vaud, Switzerland
Overview
Penthalaz is a charming Swiss village set in the Vaud region, offering a peaceful countryside ambiance with easy access to Lausanne and other regional cities. The town is known for its friendly atmosphere, scenic walks, and proximity to the Nozon river.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Vaud
Population
3,283
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.61°, 6.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
96
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,065
Local Cost
$2,280
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
95
English
71
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-20.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1166 mm
Internet Speed
444 Mbps
Upload
76 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
234.0
Airport
VIP
Distance
39 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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: 81/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.