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Houthalen
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Houthalen is a charming, mid-sized town in Flanders, Belgium, celebrated for its green spaces, lively community events, and welcoming local atmosphere. The city balances suburban tranquility with accessibility to larger Belgian cities, making it ideal for both families and solo travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
30,050
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.03°, 5.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,195
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
80
English
75
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
2.6°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
-16.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
770 mm
Internet Speed
144 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
6
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MST
Distance
31 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 2025-12-06.
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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