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Bierbeek
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Bierbeek is a small, peaceful municipality in Flanders, Belgium, set amidst fields and woodlands, yet conveniently close to the city of Leuven. The town offers a relaxed rural atmosphere with a strong sense of community, making it ideal for visitors seeking tranquility and authentic Belgian village life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
10,025
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.83°, 4.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,973
Local Cost
$1,420
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
77
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
174 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
BRU
Distance
21 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 8 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 78/100.
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