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Sottens
City in Vaud, Switzerland
Overview
Sottens is a picturesque rural village in the Vaud region of Switzerland, renowned for its peaceful countryside and as the historic site of a major Swiss radio transmitter. With a population of just over 200, it offers a genuine slice of Swiss rural life amidst farmlands and rolling hills.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Vaud
Population
209
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.66°, 6.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
97
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,760
Local Cost
$1,940
Local Income
$4,300
Cashless
80
English
60
Temperature
7.3°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
-1.8°C
Record High
33.1°C
Record Low
-26.0°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1174 mm
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
VIP
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 68/100.
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