Stekene
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Stekene is a tranquil municipality in Flanders, Belgium, known for its lush forests, extensive walking and cycling routes, and charming local atmosphere. The town offers a blend of small-town hospitality, nature, and easy access to artistic and historical attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
18,352
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.21°, 4.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,128
Local Cost
$1,345
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
80
English
85
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
145 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ANR
Distance
30 km
Explore
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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.