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Buggenhout
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Buggenhout is a quaint town in Flanders, Belgium, known for its lush forests, peaceful village charm, and the distinction of holding the geographic center of Flanders. The town offers friendly neighborhoods, historical sites, and plenty of nature escapes for visitors seeking relaxation or outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
14,475
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.02°, 4.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
91
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,007
Local Cost
$1,212
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
79
English
73
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
3.1°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-13.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
763 mm
Internet Speed
215 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
9
Parks
6
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
41.0
Airport
BRU
Distance
24 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 6 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 2025-12-06.
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 74/100.
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