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Fouquières-lès-Lens
City in Hauts-de-France, France
Overview
Fouquières-lès-Lens is a small town in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, known for its close-knit community and quiet charm. The town offers a peaceful, residential atmosphere with easy access to the culture and history of the greater Lens area.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Hauts-de-France
Population
6,134
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
50.43°, 2.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,712
Local Cost
$1,010
Local Income
$1,650
Cashless
60
English
32
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
3.4°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-12.3°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
731 mm
Internet Speed
536 Mbps
Upload
469 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
13
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
209.0
Airport
LIL
Distance
20 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 1 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 64/100.
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