Bottrop
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Bottrop, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, is a former coal mining city now known for its green spaces, family-friendly attractions, and relaxed pace of life. It offers a unique mix of industrial heritage and modern amenities, with easy access to greater Ruhrgebiet cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
118,705
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.52°, 6.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,254
Local Cost
$1,115
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
80
English
68
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
2.2°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-16.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
842 mm
Internet Speed
229 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
52
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
15
Parks
27
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESS
Distance
13 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 2026-03-21.
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 19 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 83/100.