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Schoonhoven
City in South Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Schoonhoven, affectionately known as the 'Silver City', is a picturesque Dutch town set on the banks of the Lek river. Renowned worldwide for its silversmith tradition, it offers visitors a charming blend of history, local craftsmanship, and waterside relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
South Holland
Population
11,922
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.95°, 4.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,610
Local Cost
$1,570
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
95
English
89
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
238 Mbps
Upload
140 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
6
Parks
3
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
586.0
Airport
RTM
Distance
28 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 55 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 70/100.
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