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Velen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Velen is a small, welcoming town set in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its lush forests, historic sites, and lively local community. Its peaceful neighborhoods and friendly atmosphere make it ideal for both relaxing getaways and longer stays.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
13,381
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.89°, 6.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,955
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
65
English
55
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-17.2°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
768 mm
Internet Speed
280 Mbps
Upload
150 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ENS
Distance
43 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 2025-12-06.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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