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Urk

City in Flevoland, Netherlands

Overview

Urk is a picturesque fishing village on the IJsselmeer in Flevoland, known for its rich maritime history, colorful harbor, and tight-knit community. The town features traditional Dutch architecture, winding alleys, and a strong local identity, making it a unique destination in the Netherlands.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Flevoland
Population
21,227
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.66°, 5.60°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,105
Local Cost
$1,475
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
85
English
75
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
3.0°C
Record High
33.8°C
Record Low
-15.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
801 mm
Internet Speed
340 Mbps
Upload
242 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LEY
Distance
24 km

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Neighborhoods
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Vuurbaak Tollebeek Urk

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 71 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.

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.

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