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Kortessem
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Kortessem is a small, picturesque town in the Limburg province of Flanders, Belgium, known for its rural charm, heritage sites, and welcoming atmosphere. Surrounded by idyllic landscapes and orchards, it offers a peaceful retreat while being close to larger cities like Hasselt.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
8,042
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.86°, 5.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,125
Local Cost
$1,380
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
85
English
70
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
124 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
4
Parks
0
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
45.0
Airport
LGG
Distance
25 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 6 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 68/100.
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