Waltrop
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Waltrop is a small town in North Rhine-Westphalia known for its charming canals, friendly community atmosphere, and blend of historic and modern influences. Its proximity to both natural scenery and larger cities makes it an appealing base for exploring the northern Ruhr area.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
29,586
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.62°, 7.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,008
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
82
English
56
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
147 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
8
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DTM
Distance
19 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 56 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 2026-01-15.
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 60/100.