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Krefeld
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Krefeld, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, is known as the 'Velvet and Silk City' due to its historic textile industry. It blends cultural traditions with modern city life, offering diverse neighborhoods, green spaces, and a lively arts scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
228,550
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.34°, 6.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,100
Local Cost
$1,165
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
75
English
70
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
-16.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
790 mm
Internet Speed
132 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
101
Coworking
0
Cafes
30
Nightlife
46
Parks
25
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MGL
Distance
12 km
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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 85 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 85/100.
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