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Alken
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Alken is a charming small town in Flanders, Belgium, known for its friendly atmosphere, green landscapes, and the locally brewed Cristal beer. The town offers a blend of historic sites and tranquil parks, making it ideal for those seeking an authentic Belgian village experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
11,757
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.88°, 5.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,911
Local Cost
$1,250
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
85
English
75
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
2.8°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-15.1°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
762 mm
Internet Speed
98 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
8
Transport
52
Walk Score
52
Footways
104.0
Airport
LGG
Distance
28 km
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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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 69/100.
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