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Herent
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Herent is a charming Flemish town located just north of Leuven, blending idyllic rural landscapes with modern conveniences. Its calm atmosphere, green surroundings, and welcoming community offer a peaceful retreat with quick access to urban excitement.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
21,632
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.91°, 4.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,315
Local Cost
$1,430
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
92
English
85
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
168 Mbps
Upload
59 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BRU
Distance
13 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 34 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 77/100.
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