Herne
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Herne is a picturesque municipality in the Flanders region of Belgium, offering rural charm, historic architecture, and a tranquil atmosphere. With its lush landscapes, small villages, and welcoming community, Herne is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic slice of Flemish countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
6,459
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.72°, 4.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,910
Local Cost
$1,330
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
82
English
78
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
2.9°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-12.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
752 mm
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
36.0
Airport
BRU
Distance
37 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.