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Lichtenau
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Lichtenau is a picturesque small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, surrounded by forests and the rolling hills of the Altenau Valley. It offers a relaxed rural atmosphere, historic sites, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
10,940
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.62°, 8.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,808
Local Cost
$1,057
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
80
English
60
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-19.0°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
795 mm
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
61
Walk Score
61
Footways
122.0
Airport
PAD
Distance
19 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 3 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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