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Diest
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Diest is a picturesque small city in Flanders, Belgium, known for its medieval center, ancient fortifications, and lively local life. The city offers a blend of historic charm, green spaces, and welcoming neighborhoods, all set along the scenic Demer river.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
23,824
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.99°, 5.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,370
Local Cost
$1,340
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
83
English
77
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
223 Mbps
Upload
71 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
18
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BRU
Distance
41 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 27 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 74/100.
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