Porta Westfalica
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Porta Westfalica, set against striking hills and the Weser river, is a gateway to picturesque landscapes and German history. With a friendly local community and easy access to outdoor activities, the city combines small-town charm with natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
36,300
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.23°, 8.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,950
Local Cost
$1,100
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
73
English
68
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
1.3°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-18.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
794 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BFE
Distance
39 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 7 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 70/100.