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Lanaken
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Lanaken is a charming town in the Belgian province of Limburg, known for its leafy neighborhoods and proximity to the Dutch border. Its blend of heritage sites, nature reserves, and relaxed lifestyle make it appealing for families and visitors seeking tranquility. The nearby Hoge Kempen National Park and easy access to Maastricht add to its attractiveness.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
25,818
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.89°, 5.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,106
Local Cost
$1,263
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
78
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
177 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
10
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MST
Distance
9 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 7 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 75/100.
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