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Herdecke
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Set between the Ruhr and Hengsteysee Lake, Herdecke is a picturesque small city in North Rhine-Westphalia known for its half-timbered old town and abundant green spaces. Its blend of history, nature, and riverside charm offers a tranquil yet lively atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
22,665
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.40°, 7.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,995
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
85
English
70
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
241 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
4
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DTM
Distance
18 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 17 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 80/100.
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