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Ostend
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Ostend, located on Belgium's North Sea coast in Flanders, is known for its wide beaches, lively promenade, and rich maritime history. The city attracts both sun-seekers and culture lovers with varied dining, art, and family-friendly environments. Ostend blends modern developments with old-world charm, making it a year-round destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
71,557
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.22°, 2.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
74
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,222
Local Cost
$1,378
Local Income
$2,370
Cashless
80
English
70
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
-10.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
777 mm
Internet Speed
68 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
62
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
13
Parks
34
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OST
Distance
4 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 2 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 86/100.
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