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Harkstede
City in Groningen, Netherlands
Overview
Harkstede is a small, peaceful village in the province of Groningen, Netherlands, known for its rich history and proximity to abundant green spaces and lakes. Blending traditional Dutch rural charm with modern residential pockets, it is a tranquil base close to the city of Groningen.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Groningen
Population
3,235
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
53.21°, 6.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,160
Local Cost
$1,480
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
90
English
88
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
791 mm
Internet Speed
352 Mbps
Upload
303 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
GRQ
Distance
13 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 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 68/100.
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