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Hoogstraten
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Hoogstraten is a charming small city in northern Flanders, Belgium, historically significant for its old churches and lively agricultural life. Famous for its strawberries, it boasts pleasant streets, local markets, and access to picturesque countryside. Its location near the Dutch border adds a unique cross-cultural character.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
21,424
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.40°, 4.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,802
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
80
English
75
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
18.1°C
Winter Avg
3.0°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-16.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
772 mm
Internet Speed
255 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
11
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GLZ
Distance
22 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 19 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 70/100.
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