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Leuven
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Leuven, a lively university city in Flanders, Belgium, blends medieval heritage with a modern student pulse. Famous for its centuries-old architecture, breweries, and green spaces, it's a welcoming hub for culture, gastronomy, and innovation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
101,032
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.88°, 4.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
91
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,477
Local Cost
$1,512
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
90
English
85
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
2.8°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-15.1°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
762 mm
Internet Speed
205 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
240
Coworking
1
Cafes
72
Nightlife
103
Parks
64
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BRU
Distance
15 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 43 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 88/100.
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