Buitenpost, The Netherlands
Friesland · The Netherlands
Buitenpost is a small city in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 5,120. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Buitenpost
Buitenpost is a village in north-east Friesland in the Netherlands.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,120 |
| Population Density | 517 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2517°, 6.1448° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Friesland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.6 inches (828 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Buitenpost
Buitenpost is a small city in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 5,120. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Climate in Buitenpost
Buitenpost has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 814 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2517°N, 6.1448°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Buitenpost has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 36°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.8").
Schools in Buitenpost
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeres VMBO | - | - | - | - |
| Lauwers College | - | - | - | - |
| De Fontein | - | - | - | - |
| CBS De Lichtbron | - | - | - | - |
| OBS De Mienskip | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Buitenpost
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tukker FM | folk, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Joy Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Grolloo Radio | americana, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noord | nieuws, regio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| zendpiraat | folk music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Baars classic Rock | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV NOF radio | local radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV Drenthe | adult contemporary, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| XerosRadio Top 40 | top 40 | AAC | |
| Grunn FM | pop, streektaal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RSO radio | community radio - seniors, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| Lokale Omroep Ameland | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Assen | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Regio FM | local news, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| De Vrolijke Snuiters | 24/7, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio n31 | piraat, the best of 80's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Esperando | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Golfbreker | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| XerosRadio | 60s, 70s | AAC | |
| Planet 90 | 90's, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Music from earth | dutch music, various music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Buitenpost
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Fiskershúske | ||||
| 1e Nederlands Opel Automuseum | ||||
| Blik Trommel en Oudheden Museum | ||||
| Borg & Nationaal Rijtuigmuseum Nienoord | ||||
| Botanische Tuin De Kruidhof | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Schlei | ||||
| Coendersborch | ||||
| De Rode Pannen | ||||
| Fogelsanghstate | ||||
| Gevangenismuseum | ||||
| IJstijdenmuseum | ||||
| It Kokelhûs fan Jan en Sjut | ||||
| Iwema Steenhuis | ||||
| Kerkmuseum Jannum | ||||
| Kollumer Museum Mr. Andreae | ||||
| Kostuummuseum De Gouden Leeuw | ||||
| Lancaster-expositie | ||||
| Landbouw- en streekmuseum 't Rieuw | ||||
| Landbouwmuseum 'de Brink' | ||||
| LEGiO Museum | ||||
| Molenmuseum De Eendracht | ||||
| museum 'Het Joodse Schooltje' | ||||
| Museum De Schierstins | ||||
| Museum Dokkum | ||||
| Museum Drachten | ||||
| Museum Warten | ||||
| Museumboerderij Ot en Sien | ||||
| Museumdrukkerij IJzer & Lood | ||||
| Natuurmuseum Bruinenberg | ||||
| Observeum | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum De Sûkerei | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs | ||||
| RariteitenKabinet Gribus | ||||
| Schatkoamer Ollerom | ||||
| Schelpenmuseum Paal 14 | ||||
| Scherjon's Klompenmuseum | ||||
| Skûtsjemuseum | ||||
| Streekmusuem Opsterland | ||||
| Verhildersum Estate | ||||
| Victory Museum | ||||
| Visserijmuseum Zoutkamp | ||||
| Vlasmuseum | ||||
| Werelderfgoedcentrum (WEC) Waddenzee |
Libraries in Buitenpost
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Beetsterzwaag | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Buitenpost | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Westereen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dokkum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Drachten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gorredijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Grijpskerk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Grootegast | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Haulerwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Jubbega | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kollum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Leek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Marum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Schiermonnikoog | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Surhuisterveen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ureterp | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Burgum | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Buitenpost
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markt Raadhuisplein | |||||
| Streekproductenmarkt Nienoord | |||||
| Weekmarkt Gorredijk |
Restaurants in Buitenpost
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Buitenpost
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Buitenpost
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Buitenpost
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Buitenpost
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Buitenpost
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Buitenpost
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Buitenpost
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierbrouwerij Maallust |
Airports Near Buitenpost
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | Medium Airport |
| Ameland Airport Ballum | - | Small Airport |
| Borkum Airport | BMK | Small Airport |
| De Voorst Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Drachten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoogeveen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Royal Dutch Aerospace Center | - | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Buitenpost
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Doopsgezinde Gemeente | |
| Fonteinkerk | |
| Het Lichtbaken | |
| Kruiskerk | |
| Mariakerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Buitenpost?
Buitenpost has a population of 5,120 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 517 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Buitenpost?
Buitenpost 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 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.
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