Updated Jan 26, 2026
KEY STATS
529K
Population
8 km2
Area
268 Mbps
Internet
Europe/Brussels
Timezone
ANR (6km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Belgium's diamond and port powerhouse sparkles with Rubens masterpieces and waterfront cafes, drawing remote workers to its high-speed trains, reliable fiber optics, and temperate maritime climate year-round.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Belgium
Region
Western Europe
Population
529K
Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Language
German
Airport
ANR
GPS
51.22, 4.40
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
14,792 points of interest mapped in Antwerpen — 1,786 per km2
Tech
268 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Travel
ANR airport just 6 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
14,792 total POIs 1,786.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
1,060
Cafes
366
Bars
578
Fast Food
498
Shopping
Supermarkets
244
Convenience
233
Shopping Malls
21
Healthcare
Hospitals
25
Clinics
177
Pharmacies
222
Education
Schools
430
Universities
53
Libraries
45
Recreation
Parks
874
Playgrounds
569
Sports
1,573
Cinemas
6
Museums
55
Theatres
46
Transport
Bus Stops
1,969
Train Stations
421
Fuel Stations
174
Services
Banks
170
ATMs
46
Post Offices
39
Police
41
Fire Stations
28
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
268 Mbps
Download
87 Mbps
Upload
13ms
Latency
38,407
Tests
11,676
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jul
6°
J
7°
F
9°
M
12°
A
15°
M
17°
J
18°
J
17°
A
15°
S
12°
O
9°
N
7°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 11.9 C Range: 5.8 - 18 C Rain: 1,134 mm/year Sunshine: 2,506 h/year
CITY SCORES
87.4
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.6
Culture
56.4
Overall
AIRPORT
ANR
Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)
6 km from center
Very close — ~9 min ride
FUN FACTS
It is the capital and largest city of Antwerp Province, and the third-largest municipality in Belgium by area at 208.22 km2 (80.39 sq mi).
With a population of 565,039, it is the most populous municipality in Belgium, and with a metropolitan population of over 1.2 million people, the country's second-largest metropolitan area after Brussels.
Flowing through Antwerp is the river Scheldt.
Antwerp is linked to the North Sea by the river's Westerschelde estuary.
The Stock Exchange in Antwerp, originally built in 1531 and re-built in 1872, was the world's first purpose-built commodity exchange.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Antwerpen known for?
Belgium's diamond and port powerhouse sparkles with Rubens masterpieces and waterfront cafes, drawing remote workers to its high-speed trains, reliable fiber optics, and temperate maritime climate year-round.
How fast is the internet in Antwerpen?
Antwerpen has an average download speed of 268 Mbps and upload speed of 87 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Antwerpen?
Antwerpen has an average year-round temperature of approximately 11.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Antwerpen?
Antwerpen is served by ANR (Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)), approximately 6 km from the city center.
What is the population of Antwerpen?
The population of Antwerpen is approximately 529K.
What infrastructure does Antwerpen have?
Antwerpen has 14,792 mapped points of interest, including 1,060 restaurants, 25 hospitals, 430 schools.
What country is Antwerpen in?
Antwerpen is located in Belgium.
