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Gouda
City in South Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Gouda is a charming Dutch city renowned for its namesake cheese, historical architecture, and lively markets. Cobblestone streets, beautiful canals, and the impressive St. Janskerk church offer a classic Netherlands experience without overwhelming crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
South Holland
Population
75,316
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.02°, 4.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,184
Local Cost
$1,702
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
90
English
92
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
3.0°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-16.5°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
800 mm
Internet Speed
178 Mbps
Upload
173 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
11
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RTM
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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