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Merchtem
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Merchtem is a welcoming town in Flanders, Belgium, offering a blend of historic charm, pastoral landscapes, and a strong sense of local community. Its cozy neighborhoods, lively weekend markets, and green surroundings make it ideal for those seeking an authentic Belgian experience away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
16,294
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.95°, 4.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,195
Local Cost
$1,460
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
80
English
82
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
108 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
7
Parks
4
Transport
49
Walk Score
49
Footways
97.0
Airport
BRU
Distance
19 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 4 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 2025-12-06.
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 80/100.
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