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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
84
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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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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 35 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 71/100.
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