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Burgum, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Burgum is a small city in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 9,720. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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9,720 Population 1,623/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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People

Population9,720
Density1,623/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population9,720
Population Density1,623 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates53.1924°, 5.9901°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Burgum

Burgum is a small city in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 9,720. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Burgum is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 778 business establishments.

Income: Burgum vs The Netherlands

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)778

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Burgum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below The Netherlands avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density1,623/sq mi
Coordinates53.1924°N, 5.9901°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 149 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 146 km
Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 121 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 118 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 41 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 145 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 143 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 125 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 131 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 148 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 49 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 53 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 46 km
Dec 4, 1998 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands M3.2 147 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 55 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 47 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 115 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 130 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 26 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Burgum has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Burgum

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CSG Liudger Burgum
CBS De Reinbôge
OBS 't Partoer
CBS De Arke
OSG Singelland Burgum
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Radio Stations near Burgum

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tukker FM folk, oldies MP3 192 kbps
Joy Radio MP3 192 kbps
RADIONL 24/7, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
Zeilsteen radio MP3 128 kbps
Hot radio Classics local news, local radio MP3 192 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
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
Music from earth dutch music, various music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal MP3 192 kbps
Dedimusic MP3 320 kbps
4EverRadio MP3 192 kbps
Radio n31 piraat, the best of 80's MP3 320 kbps
DZB Dance Radio MP3 320 kbps
Lokale Omroep Ameland local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Burgum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Andere Museum
't Fiskershúske
1e Nederlands Opel Automuseum
Acantus
Aldheidskeamer Uldrik Bottema
Botanische Tuin De Kruidhof
Commandopost Grou
De Utrecht
Dekemastate
Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis Museum
Fogelsanghstate
Fries Landbouwmuseum
Fries Museum
Fries Verzetsmuseum
Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden
Huis Van Eysinga
IJstijdenmuseum
It Kokelhûs fan Jan en Sjut
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof
Kerkmuseum Jannum
Kollumer Museum Mr. Andreae
Lancaster-expositie
Landbouwmuseum 'de Brink'
Mineralogisch Museum
Molenmuseum De Eendracht
Motormuseum Friesland
Museum Belvédère
Museum de Grutterswinkel
Museum De Schierstins
Museum Dokkum
Museum Drachten
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Joure
Museum Warten
Museumboerderij Ot en Sien
Museumhaven Leeuwarden
Natuurmuseum Bruinenberg
Natuurmuseum Fryslân
OBE
Observeum
Oold Ark
Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet
Openluchtmuseum De Sûkerei
Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs
Pier Pander Museum
Pier Pandertempel
Puzzelmuseum
Ruurd Wiersma Hûs
Scherjon's Klompenmuseum
Skûtsjemuseum
Streekmusuem Opsterland
Traditiekamer Vliegbasis Leeuwarden
Vlasmuseum
Werelderfgoedcentrum (WEC) Waddenzee

Libraries in Burgum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Akkrum0.0
Bibliotheek Ameland (Nes)0.0
Bibliotheek Beetsterzwaag0.0
Bibliotheek Buitenpost0.0
Bibliotheek De Westereen0.0
Bibliotheek Dokkum0.0
Bibliotheek Drachten0.0
Bibliotheek Gorredijk0.0
Bibliotheek Hallum0.0
Bibliotheek Heerenveen0.0
Bibliotheek Joure0.0
Bibliotheek Jubbega0.0
Bibliotheek Kollum0.0
Bibliotheek Surhuisterveen0.0
Bibliotheek Ureterp0.0
dbieb Burgum0.0
dbieb Grou0.0
dbieb Gytsjerk0.0
dbieb Leeuwarden0.0
dbieb Stiens0.0

Farmers Markets in Burgum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dinsdagmarkt Stiens
markt heerenveen
Markt Raadhuisplein
Weekmarkt
Weekmarkt Gorredijk

Restaurants in Burgum

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chinese Muur
Eetcafé 't Roodhert
Restaurant/Partycentrum De Pleats
Verona Bello

Cafes in Burgum

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kofje & Mear
Restaria 't Luifeltje
Rustpunt de Zomerschuur

Gas Stations in Burgum

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Argos
BP express
Esso
TanQyou Bergum
TotalEnergies Express Burgum

Breweries in Burgum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierbrouwerij Bjuster

Stadiums & Teams in Burgum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Burgum

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Lelystad AirportLEYMedium Airport
Ameland Airport BallumSmall Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
De Voorst GlidersiteSmall Airport
Drachten AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoogeveen AirfieldSmall Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace CenterSmall Airport
Salland Glider FieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Burgum

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
De Linde

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burgum

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
De Ikker
Kruiskerk
R.K. Parochie St. Martinus
Vrije Evangelische Gemeente Burgum

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 Burgum

What is the population of Burgum?

Burgum has a population of 9,720 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 1,623 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

Is Burgum 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 Burgum?

Burgum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Burgum?

There are 778 business establishments in the area.

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