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Merelbeke
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Merelbeke is a tranquil town located just southeast of Ghent in Flanders, Belgium. With its green neighborhoods, close-knit community, and proximity to the city, Merelbeke is ideal for families and visitors looking for a relaxing base with authentic Belgian charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
16,684
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.99°, 3.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
89
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,109
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
87
English
83
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
3.3°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-12.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
777 mm
Internet Speed
229 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
5
Parks
4
Transport
63
Walk Score
63
Footways
126.0
Airport
KJK
Distance
43 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 9 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 83/100.
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