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Alphen aan den Rijn
City in South Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Alphen aan den Rijn is a charming mid-sized Dutch city located in the heart of South Holland, known for its riverside setting and blend of history and modern urban life. The city offers a relaxed atmosphere, beautiful parks, and easy access to both Amsterdam and The Hague. It is also home to family-friendly attractions and a lively town center.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
South Holland
Population
71,975
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.13°, 4.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,732
Local Cost
$1,680
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
89
English
90
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-11.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
834 mm
Internet Speed
505 Mbps
Upload
400 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
3
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AMS
Distance
23 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 24 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 82/100.
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