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Leeuwarden
City in Friesland, Netherlands
Overview
Leeuwarden, the lively capital of Friesland, blends Dutch history with youthful energy. Famed for its canals, leaning tower, and lively events calendar, the city offers a welcoming mix of culture, art, and relaxed Northern charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Friesland
Population
93,765
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
53.20°, 5.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,078
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
90
English
75
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
17.1°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
31.8°C
Record Low
-11.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
824 mm
Internet Speed
211 Mbps
Upload
131 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
101
Coworking
5
Cafes
22
Nightlife
52
Parks
22
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LWR
Distance
4 km
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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 60 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.
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 85/100.
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