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Borken
City in Hessen, Germany
Overview
Borken, Hessen is a tranquil small town in central Germany, known for its historic center, natural surrounds, and remnants of its mining heritage. With a population of just over 13,000, it offers a warm community atmosphere and a relaxed pace of life, making it ideal for a peaceful getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
13,359
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.05°, 9.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,883
Local Cost
$1,020
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
74
English
71
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
-19.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
687 mm
Internet Speed
202 Mbps
Upload
97 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
94
Walk Score
94
Footways
187.0
Airport
FRZ
Distance
8 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 1 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 2025-12-06.
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 78/100.
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