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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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