Nieuwerkerken
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Nieuwerkerken is a small, peaceful town in the Belgian province of Limburg, Flanders. Known for its rural charm, beautiful countryside, and friendly community, it's ideal for visitors seeking an authentic local Belgian experience away from the city crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
6,960
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.86°, 5.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,157
Local Cost
$1,330
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
82
English
77
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
195 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
LGG
Distance
31 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.