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Balen
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Balen is a welcoming town in Flanders, Belgium, best known for its tranquil countryside, family-friendly atmosphere, and easy access to nature reserves. With a mix of historic charm and modern conveniences, Balen offers a genuine taste of local life away from big-city bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
22,813
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.17°, 5.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,797
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
76
English
81
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
193 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EIN
Distance
35 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 9 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 68/100.
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