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Buchforst
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Buchforst is a small, residential district in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, characterized by green spaces, local markets, and easy access to the city center. Home to 7,177 residents, it's known for its welcoming atmosphere and community feel. While not a major tourist hub, it offers an authentic glimpse into daily German life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
7,177
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.95°, 7.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
84
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,068
Local Cost
$1,200
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
75
English
83
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
2.0°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
791 mm
Internet Speed
106 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
108
Coworking
0
Cafes
39
Nightlife
43
Parks
26
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
424.0
Airport
CGN
Distance
13 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 71/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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