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Witten
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Witten, situated along the Ruhr River in North Rhine-Westphalia, combines industrial heritage with green spaces and a relaxed, small-town feel. Its lively neighborhoods, lakes, and proximity to larger Ruhr cities make it an appealing base for exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
95,724
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.44°, 7.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
83
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,905
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
75
English
70
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
City Vibrancy
76
Coworking
1
Cafes
31
Nightlife
23
Parks
21
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DTM
Distance
20 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 2025-12-05.
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: 83/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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