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Bochum

City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Overview

Bochum is a city in Germany.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Germany

Land

North Rhine-Westphalia

Population

366,385

Time Zone

Europe/Berlin

Coordinates

51.48°, 7.22°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$2,301

Local Cost

$1,195

Local Income

$2,450

Cashless

English

Temperature

9.6°C

Summer Avg

17.9°C

Winter Avg

1.6°C

Record High

39.2°C

Record Low

-17.5°C

Humidity

83%

Precipitation

883 mm

Internet Speed

153 Mbps

Upload

36 Mbps

Latency

12 ms

City Vibrancy

168

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

ESS

Distance

21 km

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

35 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Altenbochum Altenbochum is a quiet residential neighborhood with a mix of older apartment blocks and newer homes. Local shops line the main streets, mostly serving nearby residents.Bergen Bermuda3eck Bermuda3eck is known for its concentration of bars and clubs, popular for nightlife among young adults. It is centrally located and attracts crowds late into the evening.

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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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