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Benešov

City in Středočeský kraj, Czechia

Overview

Benešov is a lively Czech town just south of Prague, known for its rich history, friendly atmosphere, and beautiful parks. The city is a gateway to the Konopiště Castle and offers a traditional yet modern Czech experience. It balances historical charm with contemporary amenities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Czechia
Region
Středočeský kraj
Population
17,043
Time Zone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
49.78°, 14.69°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,381
Local Cost
$784
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
70
English
60
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
-1.2°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
639 mm
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
Upload
174 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PRG
Distance
47 km

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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 69 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.

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 65/100.

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