Spa
City in Wallonia, Belgium
Overview
Set in the Ardennes, Spa is renowned for its healing thermal waters, historic baths, and as the namesake of 'spa' resorts worldwide. The city features a charming blend of Belle Époque architecture, lush parks, and lively cafés, attracting both wellness seekers and motorsport enthusiasts thanks to the nearby Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Wallonia
Population
10,378
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.48°, 5.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,158
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
80
English
65
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
1.5°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
-19.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
861 mm
Internet Speed
13 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
7
Parks
1
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
219.0
Airport
LGG
Distance
34 km
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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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.