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Baloži
City in Ķekava, Latvia
Overview
Baloži is a tranquil small town just outside Riga, popular for its peaceful neighborhoods and proximity to nature. With a strong sense of community, pleasant parks, and affordable living, it offers a relaxed alternative to city life while staying connected via public transport.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Latvia
Municipality
Ķekava
Population
6,739
Time Zone
Europe/Riga
Coordinates
56.88°, 24.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,227
Local Cost
$726
Local Income
$900
Cashless
80
English
65
Temperature
6.3°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
-4.0°C
Record High
29.6°C
Record Low
-32.8°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
764 mm
Internet Speed
226 Mbps
Upload
199 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
69
Walk Score
69
Footways
138.0
Airport
RIX
Distance
10 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 2025-12-07.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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