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Wervik
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Wervik, a picturesque city in Flanders near the French border, is known for its rich tobacco heritage, charming old town, and serene setting along the Lys River. Visitors are drawn to its laid-back atmosphere, cycling paths, and blend of Flemish and French influences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
17,340
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.78°, 3.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,835
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,200
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
201 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
10
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KJK
Distance
13 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 14 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 70/100.
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