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Bakel, The Netherlands

North Brabant · The Netherlands

Bakel is a small town in North Brabant, The Netherlands with a population of 4,140. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,140 Population 472/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
41.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$58,428 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,428 median income

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About Bakel

Bakel

Bakel en Milheeze is a former municipality in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It consisted of the villages Bakel, Milheeze, and De Rips. It has been a part of the municipality of Gemert-Bakel since 1997.

People

Population4,140
Density472/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$58,428

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain41.9 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population4,140
Population Density472 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates51.5033°, 5.7403°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceNorth Brabant
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.9 inches (1,065 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.4 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$58,428

About Bakel

Bakel is a small town in The Netherlands (North Brabant) with a population of 4,140. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Bakel is $58,428, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 331 business establishments.

Income: Bakel vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$58,428
22% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)331

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Bakel

Bakel has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 38°F 1.1° / 6.1° 0.0
Feb 4°C / 39°F 0.8° / 7.2° 0.0
Apr 10.3°C / 51°F 5° / 15.6° 0.0
May 13.9°C / 57°F 8.8° / 19° 0.0
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12.3° / 22.5° 0.0
Jul 19°C / 66°F 13.9° / 24.2° 0.0
Aug 18°C / 64°F 13.1° / 23° 0.0
Sep 15.3°C / 60°F 10.3° / 20.3° 0.0
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 7.8° / 15.4° 0.0
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F 3.9° / 9.8° 0.0
Dec 4.9°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7.3° 0.0
Bakel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below The Netherlands avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density472/sq mi
Coordinates51.5033°N, 5.7403°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

416 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 39 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 54 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 73 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 87 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 124 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 28 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 54 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 90 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 67 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 119 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 53 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 75 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 75 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 39 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 127 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 149 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 46 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 16 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 51 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Bakel has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Bakel

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
De Kleine Kapitein - - - -
De Bakelaar - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bakel

61 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
jungletrain.net - 24/7 drum and bass - MP3 256 kbps
Omroep Brabant news, omroep brabant MP3 256 kbps
4 The Music - Dance, House and Techno. Live DJs. dance, disco MP3 320 kbps
Antenne Niederrhein (DE) local radio MP3 192 kbps
Glow FM local news, local radio MP3
ML5 Radio various AAC 320 kbps
Omroep Venray local, pop MP3
Omroep Brabant - Radio - MP3 256 kbps
Delta Radio Nijmegen - MP3 256 kbps
Quest Radio dutch music, oldies MP3 320 kbps
happy.radio (NL) - MP3 128 kbps
Delta Radio Nijmegen (Works in Home Assistant) 60's, 70's MP3 256 kbps
das total erlebnis - AAC 256 kbps
Radio Maria Nederland catholic, catholic talk MP3 160 kbps
Stichting Streekomroep de Bevelanden SOB FM classics, local news MP3 256 kbps
Zeeuws FM various music MP3 192 kbps
Rivierenland Radio (2nd server,320k) local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Omroep Venlo local music, local news MP3
Team FM Gelderland - MP3 192 kbps
Zender Groenveld 24/7, various music MP3 192 kbps
Centrum Radio local news, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Internazionale (BE) italian pop MP3 192 kbps
Radion JND - MP3 192 kbps
Intercity Radio hits, various music MP3 320 kbps
Happy Sound Music 24/7, afro house MP3 192 kbps
RADIO EXPERIENCE - MP3 256 kbps
Beats2dance Trance - MP3 320 kbps
Maasland Radio limburg MP3 192 kbps
Rivierenland Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Beats2dance Techno - MP3 320 kbps
RTV Connect - MP3 320 kbps
MFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps
MFM Brabant local news, local radio MP3
GL8 Media pop AAC+ 320 kbps
Wonderjaren - Streaming radio 00's, 24/7 AAC 128 kbps
Unique Gold - MP3 192 kbps
Jinglegek - AAC 192 kbps
RTV Rijnstreek - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Exclusief 2000s, classic hits 80's 90's MP3 320 kbps
RTV Connect Radio local news, local radio MP3
NU Radio local news, news AAC 320 kbps
Novum FM (DE) pop, rock MP3 192 kbps
FM Goud Maasland (BE) - MP3 256 kbps
Happy Sound Music Limburg dance, disco MP3 192 kbps
Sjeffm classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 128 kbps
Double Z Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Venlo Vintage 50s, 60s AAC 128 kbps
Radio Eileen - OGG
HiTec Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
Studio040 pop MP3 160 kbps
Rara Radio alternative UNKNOWN
F Test 24/7, music MP3 256 kbps
Friendtastic Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Radio 4 Brainport, Eindhoven (64 k AAC) music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio 4 Brainport (192 k MP3) music, news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Son en Breugel local news, local radio MP3
musicalradio.de (DE) - MP3 320 kbps
Fomix 90s, clasics AAC 312 kbps
Omroep Land van Cuijk (2nd server, 320k) local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Pure Classix Radio classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 320 kbps
Sunset Radio internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bakel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Accordeoncollectie
Archeologisch centrum cuijk
Bakkerijmuseum Marleetjeshof
Boerenbondsmuseum
Boerenbondsmuseum
Ceuclum
Cuijks Archief
DAF Museum
DAF Museum
De Crypte
De Kluis
De Perekker
De Tolbrug
De Wieger
Draaiorgelmuseum
EDAH-Museum
Expositie Luchtoorlog
Heemkundekring Sint Achten op Boeckel
Het Kleine Aadal
HomeComputerMuseum
Jan Visser Museum
Kasteel Helmond
Klok & Peel
Kunsthal Helmond
Limburgs Openluchtmuseum Eynderhoof
Museum Ceuclum
Museum De Peelstreek
Museum Krona
Museum van Alle Tijden
Museum Van Alles Wa
Museum voor Nostalgie en Techniek
Museum voor Vluchtsimulatie
Museum W
Oorlogsmuseum Overloon
Peelmuseum
Plattelandsmuseum Duinhove
potterie jacobsladder
Ròwkoelehof
SIEMei
Techniek met 'n Ziel
Van Gogh Village Museum
Van Gogh Village Museum
Venrays Museum
Weverijmuseum
Weverijmuseum

Libraries in Bakel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bewonersbibliotheek Dommelbeemd0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Dommelbeemd0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Vitalis Berckelhof0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Vitalis Berckelhof0.0
Biblioptheek Neer0.0
Bibliotheek Aarle-Rixtel0.0
Bibliotheek Asten0.0
Bibliotheek Bakel0.0
Bibliotheek Beek en Donk0.0
Bibliotheek Boekel0.0
Bibliotheek Boxmeer0.0
Bibliotheek Budel0.0
Bibliotheek Cuijk0.0
Bibliotheek Deurne0.0
Bibliotheek Erp0.0
Bibliotheek Geldrop0.0
Bibliotheek Geldrop0.0
Bibliotheek Gemert0.0
Bibliotheek Gennep0.0
Bibliotheek Heesch0.0
Bibliotheek Heeze0.0
Bibliotheek Heeze0.0
Bibliotheek Heibloem0.0
Bibliotheek Helmond0.0
Bibliotheek Heythuysen0.0
Bibliotheek Leende0.0
Bibliotheek Lieshout0.0
Bibliotheek Maarheeze0.0
Bibliotheek Madeleine0.0
Bibliotheek Mierlo0.0
Bibliotheek Mierlo0.0
Bibliotheek Mill0.0
Bibliotheek Nederweert0.0
Bibliotheek Nistelrode0.0
Bibliotheek Nuenen0.0
Bibliotheek Nuenen0.0
Bibliotheek Odiliapeel0.0
Bibliotheek Reek0.0
Bibliotheek Roggel0.0
Bibliotheek Schaijk0.0
Bibliotheek Servicepunt Gassel0.0
Bibliotheek Servicepunt Haps0.0
Bibliotheek Servicepunt Overloon0.0
Bibliotheek Sint Anthonis0.0
Bibliotheek Someren0.0
Bibliotheek Son en Breugel0.0
Bibliotheek Son en Breugel0.0
Bibliotheek Sterksel0.0
Bibliotheek Uden0.0
Bibliotheek Veghel0.0
Bibliotheek Venray0.0
Bibliotheek Volkel0.0
Bibliotheek Wanroij0.0
Bibliotheek Weert0.0
Bibliotheek Zeeland0.0
Buurtbibliotheek Stratum0.0
Buurtbibliotheek Stratum0.0
De Bibliotheek Meijel0.0
De Bibliotheek Panningen0.0
Leespunt Oeffelt0.0
Servicepunt Boerdonk0.0
Servicepunt Keldonk0.0
Servicepunt Zijtaart0.0

Restaurants in Bakel

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brasserie Stippelberg
De Gouden Leeuw
Jut&Jul Eten & Drinken
Mooi Weer

Theatres in Bakel

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Het Parochiehuis

Dentists in Bakel

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tandartspraktijk Bakel

Gas Stations in Bakel

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Argos Bakel
TinQ

Golf Courses in Bakel

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golfbaan Stippelberg

Breweries in Bakel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kraom Beer
Lighttown Brewers
Lighttown Brewers
Lindeboom Bierbrouwerij

Stadiums & Teams in Bakel

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bakel

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snow Valley Peer Ski & Snowboardcentre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
De Schans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skipiste Nieuwegein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
IJsvereniging Laag Soeren 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bakel

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eindhoven AirportEINLarge Airport
Maastricht Aachen AirportMSTLarge Airport
Weeze (Niederrhein) AirportNRNLarge Airport
Deelen Air Base-Medium Airport
Geilenkirchen Air BaseGKEMedium Airport
Kempen Airport Budel-Medium Airport
Kleine Brogel Air Base-Medium Airport
Volkel Air BaseUDEMedium Airport
Aachen-Merzbrück AirportAAHSmall Airport
Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield-Small Airport
Emmerich Airfield-Small Airport
Genk Zwartberg Airfield-Small Airport
Goch-Asperden Airfield-Small Airport
Grefrath-Niershorst Airfield-Small Airport
Heinsberg-Selfkant Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Hilversum Airfield-Small Airport
Kerken Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Kiewit Airfield Hasselt-Small Airport
Kückhoven Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Leopoldsburg Airfield-Small Airport
Linnich-Boslar Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Malden Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Nistelrode Glidersite-Small Airport
Schaffen Airfield-Small Airport
Schinveld Glidersite-Small Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield-Small Airport
Soesterberg Glidersite-Small Airport
Stolberg-Diepenlinchen Airfield-Small Airport
Terlet Glidersite-Small Airport
Teuge Airport-Small Airport
Venlo Glidersite-Small Airport
Wanlo Glider Field-Small Airport
Zutendaal Air Base-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bakel

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Okido
Stichting Zuidzorg
Stroomz De Akkers
Stroomz Tongelre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bakel

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sint-Willibrorduskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam

🇳🇱 About The Netherlands

Capital Amsterdam
Population 17,231,017
Area 41,526 km²
GDP (USD) $1,135,475,867,551
GDP per capita $63,516
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 81.9 years
Internet users 97.0%
Urban population 95.3%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Dutch
Calling code +31
TLD .nl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in The Netherlands

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag
Apr 27 King's Day Koningsdag
May 5 Liberation Day Bevrijdingsdag
May 14 Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag
May 24 Pentecost Eerste Pinksterdag
May 25 Whit Monday Tweede Pinksterdag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Tweede Kerstdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bakel

What is the population of Bakel?

Bakel has a population of 4,140 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 472 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles.

Is Bakel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $58,428, 22% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bakel?

Bakel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.9 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bakel?

There are 331 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Milheeze 1,400 pop · 1.7 mi Helmond 74,740 pop · 3.7 mi Vlierden 1,115 pop · 4.1 mi Gemert 15,995 pop · 4.2 mi Aarle-Rixtel 5,125 pop · 4.4 mi Zeilberg 1,775 pop · 4.8 mi Doonheide 1,030 pop · 4.8 mi Beek 5,185 pop · 4.9 mi Donk 3,580 pop · 5.4 mi Handel 1,310 pop · 5.5 mi Schutsboom 3,490 pop · 5.8 mi Brand 1,270 pop · 5.9 mi Lieshout 3,530 pop · 6.4 mi Lierop 1,460 pop · 6.4 mi
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