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Mechelen
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Mechelen is a picturesque Flemish city rich in history and culture, offering visitors stunning medieval architecture and a lively atmosphere. Set between Antwerp and Brussels, it boasts charming canals, lively squares, unique museums, and family-friendly attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
86,921
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.03°, 4.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,488
Local Cost
$1,665
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
90
English
80
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
252 Mbps
Upload
59 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
111
Coworking
0
Cafes
32
Nightlife
57
Parks
22
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BRU
Distance
14 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 41 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 80/100.
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