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Gistel
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Gistel is a small, charming city in Flanders, Belgium, known for its historic sites, peaceful neighborhoods, and strong local community. With a blend of rural beauty and Flemish cultural heritage, it offers a tranquil yet authentic Belgian experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
12,106
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.16°, 2.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,800
Local Cost
$1,180
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
78
English
76
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
-10.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
777 mm
Internet Speed
143 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
58
Walk Score
58
Footways
116.0
Airport
OST
Distance
8 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 10 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 72/100.
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