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Louvain-la-Neuve
City in Wallonia, Belgium
Overview
Louvain-la-Neuve is a unique, purpose-built university town located in Belgium's French-speaking Wallonia region. Known for its youthful energy, pedestrian-friendly streets, and lively cultural life, the city offers a blend of modern architecture and community spirit. Its compact size ensures everything is within easy walking distance, making it ideal for students and visitors alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Wallonia
Population
10,710
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.67°, 4.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,046
Local Cost
$1,450
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
88
English
65
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
-14.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
775 mm
Internet Speed
81 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
67
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
21
Parks
34
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1543.0
Airport
CRL
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 59 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 83/100.
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