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Britsum, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Britsum is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 910. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
910 Population 106/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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People

Population910
Density106/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population910
Population Density106 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates53.2543°, 5.7858°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (811 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Britsum

Britsum is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 910. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Britsum is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 73 business establishments.

Income: Britsum vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$56,808
24% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Britsum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below The Netherlands avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates53.2543°N, 5.7858°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 112 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 111 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 51 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 133 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 148 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 118 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 125 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 65 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 58 km
Dec 4, 1998 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands M3.2 133 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 55 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 145 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 70 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 61 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 110 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 39 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in

Britsum has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 36°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Britsum

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CBS De Sprankel
IKC De Swirrel
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Radio Stations near Britsum

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tukker FM folk, oldies MP3 192 kbps
RADIONL 24/7, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
Joy Radio MP3 192 kbps
Zeilsteen radio MP3 128 kbps
RTV NOF radio local radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Baars classic Rock classic rock, hard rock MP3 320 kbps
XerosRadio Top 40 top 40 AAC
Grunn FM pop, streektaal MP3 192 kbps
Radio Seagull album, alternative MP3 128 kbps
Dedimusic MP3 320 kbps
Lokale Omroep Ameland local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio n31 piraat, the best of 80's MP3 320 kbps
Radio Seabreeze MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Zilt MP3 320 kbps
4EverRadio MP3 192 kbps
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Britsum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Andere Museum
1e Nederlands Opel Automuseum
Acantus
Aerden Plaats
Aldheidskeamer Uldrik Bottema
Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate
Bunkermuseum Ameland
Commandopost Grou
Cultuurhistorisch museum Sorgdrager
De mummies van Wiuwert
De Utrecht
Dekemastate
Epemastate
Fries Landbouwmuseum
Fries Museum
Fries Scheepvaart Museum
Fries Verzetsmuseum
Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden
Huis Van Eysinga
It Kokelhûs fan Jan en Sjut
It Tsiispakhús
Keatsmuseum
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof
Kerkmuseum Jannum
Korendragershuisje
Lancaster-expositie
Landbouw-Juttersmuseum 'Swartwoude'
Maritiem Centrum Abraham Fock
Meijer Motoren Museum
Mineralogisch Museum
Modelspoor Museum
Motormuseum Friesland
Museum de Grutterswinkel
Museum De Schierstins
Museum Dokkum
Museum en Werkplaats Houtstad IJlst
Museum Martena
Museum Warten
Museumhaven Leeuwarden
Natuurcentrum Ameland
Natuurmuseum Bruinenberg
Natuurmuseum Fryslân
Nobels Nostalgisch Museum
OBE
Observeum
Openluchtmuseum De Sûkerei
Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs
Pier Pander Museum
Pier Pandertempel
Poptaslot - Azingastate - Heringastate
Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium
Ruurd Wiersma Hûs
Scherjon's Klompenmuseum
Schoolplatenmuseum
Skûtsjemuseum
Traditiekamer Vliegbasis Leeuwarden
Vuurtoren Ameland

Libraries in Britsum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Akkrum0.0
Bibliotheek Ameland (Hollum)0.0
Bibliotheek Ameland (Nes)0.0
Bibliotheek Dokkum0.0
Bibliotheek Dronryp0.0
Bibliotheek Franeker0.0
Bibliotheek Hallum0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Annaparochie0.0
Bibliotheek Sneek0.0
Bibliotheek Wommels0.0
dbieb Burgum0.0
dbieb Grou0.0
dbieb Gytsjerk0.0
dbieb Leeuwarden0.0
dbieb Stiens0.0

Farmers Markets in Britsum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dinsdagmarkt Stiens
Weekmarkt

Restaurants in Britsum

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eetcafé De Winze
Kisoro Sushi & Grill restaurant

Zoos in Britsum

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kinderboerderij Doniastate

Gas Stations in Britsum

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco Nijlân
Texaco Nijlân

Breweries in Britsum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Amelander Bierbrouwerij
Bierbrouwerij Bjuster

Stadiums & Teams in Britsum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Britsum

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Ameland Airport BallumSmall Airport
De Voorst GlidersiteSmall Airport
Drachten AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoogeveen AirfieldSmall Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace CenterSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Britsum

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
De Hoekstien
Johanneskerk
Nicolaaskerk
St. Vituskerk

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 Britsum

What is the population of Britsum?

Britsum has a population of 910 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Britsum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,808, 24% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Britsum?

Britsum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in Britsum?

There are 73 business establishments in the area.

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