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Castrop-Rauxel
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Castrop-Rauxel is a welcoming city located in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia's Ruhr region. It combines small-town charm with historical sites, green parks, and easy access to the surrounding urban centers of Dortmund and Essen. The city is known for its lively local culture, cozy neighborhoods, and well-preserved castles.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
74,370
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.56°, 7.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,020
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
78
English
72
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
143 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
6
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DTM
Distance
21 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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