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Baelen
City in Wallonia, Belgium
Overview
Baelen is a charming municipality in the Wallonia region of Belgium, blending serene rural landscapes with authentic Belgian village life. Known for the Gileppe Dam and its lush forests, Baelen offers a peaceful retreat favoring nature, local traditions, and a close-knit community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Wallonia
Population
4,434
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.63°, 5.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,010
Local Cost
$1,100
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
80
English
65
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
16.3°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
-20.5°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
921 mm
Internet Speed
147 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
51.0
Airport
AAH
Distance
26 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 6 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 77/100.
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