Laarne
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Laarne is a picturesque village in Flanders, Belgium, best known for its medieval castle and scenic countryside. The town balances history with lively local community life and offers easy access to nearby Ghent. Its peaceful atmosphere makes it ideal for families and a quiet getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
12,487
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.03°, 3.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,118
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
78
English
86
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
3.3°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-12.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
777 mm
Internet Speed
123 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
7
Parks
3
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
ANR
Distance
46 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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.