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Breskens, The Netherlands
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Breskens is a small town in Zeeland, The Netherlands with a population of 4,335. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Breskens
Breskens is a harbour town on the Westerschelde in the municipality of Sluis, Netherlands. Its population is 4,787, and it's 2.8 m above sea level.
People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 4,335 |
| Population Density | 11,115 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3958°, 3.5556° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Zeeland |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.2 inches (1,174 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.0 inches (13 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,276 |
About Breskens
Breskens is a small town in The Netherlands (Zeeland) with a population of 4,335. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Breskens vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $48,276 |
| 36% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 347 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Breskens
Breskens has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 758 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3958°N, 3.5556°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Breskens has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.7").
Schools in Breskens
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Zeemeeuw | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Breskens
34 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nova (FR) | alternative, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen (BE) | - | MP3 | |
| Topradio TopRetroArena (BE) | 90s, dance | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Omroep Zeeland Radio | classics, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| vrt klara high quality (BE) | - | MP3 | |
| Family Radio (US) | alistair begg, bible | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Topradio TopBam (BE) | hard techno, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Plus Gent (BE) | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen (BE) | - | AAC | |
| Villa Bota (BE) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| PINK! (BE) | pop, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CityMusic (BE) | aalst, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Monique 963 Gold | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Sputnik | electronic, house | OGG | |
| Radio Goldenwave (US) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| KilRock | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Family Radio (East) (US) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio TRL (BE) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio FM Gold (BE) | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| familieradio enjoy fm (BE) | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Go Radio (GB) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| dizgo radio fm | italo-disco | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Groeistad Radio | pop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| PROS (BE) | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Toptechno (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Accent Radio (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RBS gold radio (BE) | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Goeiedag Radio (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Kamiel (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RBS Radio (BE) | easy listening, regional | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Nova (BE) | hollands, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ajoin Music (BE) | carnaval | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 854 (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Breskens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Stadthuys | ||||
| 't Uusje van Eine | ||||
| Bardelare museum | ||||
| Belfort | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum / Dorpshuis | ||||
| Bizarium | ||||
| Boerderij Museum 't Hof Veldzicht | ||||
| Bosinfocentrum | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Bunker 1 | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Bunker 2 | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Vlissingen | ||||
| Canada - Poland War Museum | ||||
| Cultuurforum Aardenburg | ||||
| Expo 'Vogels in het Zwin' | ||||
| Fuchsiatuin Zomerweelde | ||||
| Grote Kerk | ||||
| Het oude Brandspuithuis | ||||
| HNLMS Mercuur | ||||
| Imkerij Expo | ||||
| Industrieel Museum Zeeland | ||||
| Motormuseum | ||||
| Museum Het Bolwerk | ||||
| Museum Scheldewerf | ||||
| Museum Veere | ||||
| MuZEEum | ||||
| MuZEEum Kazematten | ||||
| Oorlogsmuseum | ||||
| Plattelandscentrum | ||||
| Polderhuis Dijk- en Oorlogsmuseum | ||||
| Sjakie's Chocolade Museum | ||||
| Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo | ||||
| Streekcentrum Huysmanshoeve | ||||
| Terra Maris | ||||
| Veere Stadhuismuseum & De Schotse Huizen | ||||
| Visserijmuseum Breskens | ||||
| Zeeland Liberation Museum | ||||
| Zeeuws museum |
Libraries in Breskens
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Biervliet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Breskens | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ertvelde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hoek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek IJzendijke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kaprijke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lembeke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oostburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Philippine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sas van Gent | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Waarschoot | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke bibliotheek Assenede | 0.0 | |||||
| Leespunt 's-Heerenhoek | 0.0 | |||||
| Leespunt Lewedorp | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Maldegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Sint-Laureins | 0.0 | |||||
| Zeeuwse Bibliotheek Middelburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Zeeuwse Bibliotheek Vlissingen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Breskens
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ceremonieplein | |||||
| Markt |
Hotels in Breskens
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Breskens
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Breskens
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Breskens
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Breskens
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Breskens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brouwerij Kees | ||||
| Bryggja | ||||
| Huisbrouwerij Den Tseut |
Airports Near Breskens
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | Large Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Axel Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Haamstede Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Midden-Zeeland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ursel Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Verrebroek Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Breskens
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| PostNL Postkantoor |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Breskens
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Barbarakerk | |
| Sion |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Breskens
What is the population of Breskens?
Breskens has a population of 4,335 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 11,115 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.
Is Breskens expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,276, 36% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Breskens?
Breskens has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Breskens?
There are 347 business establishments in the area.