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Wichelen
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Wichelen is a peaceful, small town in East Flanders, Belgium, known for its charming rural atmosphere and scenic riverside walks. The community prides itself on its local traditions and hospitable ambiance, making it a perfect escape from city hustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
11,578
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.01°, 3.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,086
Local Cost
$1,367
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
80
English
78
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
101 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
BRU
Distance
37 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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 75/100.
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