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Aalst
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Aalst, located in Flanders between Brussels and Ghent, is a picturesque city known for its medieval architecture, lively markets, and famous Carnival festivities. The city combines rich history with lively local life and offers a mix of culture, shopping, and green spaces.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
77,534
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.94°, 4.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,177
Local Cost
$1,335
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
78
English
72
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
3.3°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-12.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
777 mm
Internet Speed
66 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BRU
Distance
32 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 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 78/100.
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