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Machelen
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Machelen is a small town in Flanders, Belgium, situated near Brussels and notable for its proximity to the national airport. It offers tranquil suburban living, local Flemish culture, and convenient access to both urban and pastoral settings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
4,153
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.91°, 4.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,200
Local Cost
$1,400
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
90
English
70
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
3.1°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-13.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
763 mm
Internet Speed
217 Mbps
Upload
106 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
47
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
16
Parks
24
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
398.0
Airport
BRU
Distance
3 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 50 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 75/100.
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