Bocholt
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Bocholt is a charming mid-sized city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, near the Dutch border. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, historical sites, and lush cycling routes, it attracts both families and culture-loving visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
72,409
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.84°, 6.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,034
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
82
English
65
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-17.2°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
768 mm
Internet Speed
98 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
55
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
19
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NRN
Distance
42 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 23 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.
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 63/100.