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De Westereen, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

De Westereen is a small city in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 5,030. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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5,030 Population 1,227/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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3.4 / 5.0
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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About De Westereen

De Westereen

De Westereen is a village in the Dantumadiel municipality of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 5,000 in 2017.

People

Population5,030
Density1,227/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population5,030
Population Density1,227 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates53.2573°, 6.0363°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (828 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About De Westereen

De Westereen is a small city in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 5,030. 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 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in De Westereen is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 402 business establishments.

Income: De Westereen vs The Netherlands

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)402

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

De Westereen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below The Netherlands avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density1,227/sq mi
Coordinates53.2573°N, 6.0363°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 149 km
Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 127 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 35 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 125 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 149 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 145 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 137 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 43 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 49 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 132 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 40 km
Dec 4, 1998 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands M3.2 150 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 122 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 51 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 56 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 129 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 23 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 53 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) 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

De Westereen 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").

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Schools in De Westereen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
IBS 't Pompeblêd — — — —
CBS De Boustien — — — —
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Radio Stations near De Westereen

15 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
Baars classic Rock classic rock, hard rock MP3 320 kbps
RTV NOF radio local radio, music MP3 192 kbps
XerosRadio Top 40 top 40 AAC
Grunn FM pop, streektaal MP3 192 kbps
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal — MP3 192 kbps
Music from earth dutch music, various music MP3 320 kbps
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
Dedimusic — MP3 320 kbps
Radio n31 piraat, the best of 80's MP3 320 kbps
Omroep Assen — MP3 320 kbps
Lokale Omroep Ameland local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in De Westereen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Andere Museum
't Fiskershúske
1e Nederlands Opel Automuseum
Acantus
Aldheidskeamer Uldrik Bottema
Botanische Tuin De Kruidhof
Bunkermuseum Schlei
Commandopost Grou
De Utrecht
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
Landbouw-Juttersmuseum 'Swartwoude'
Landbouwmuseum 'de Brink'
LEGiO Museum
Mineralogisch Museum
Molenmuseum De Eendracht
Museum de Grutterswinkel
Museum De Schierstins
Museum Dokkum
Museum Drachten
Museum Warten
Museumboerderij Ot en Sien
Museumdrukkerij IJzer & Lood
Museumhaven Leeuwarden
Natuurmuseum Bruinenberg
Natuurmuseum Fryslân
OBE
Observeum
Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet
Openluchtmuseum De Sûkerei
Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs
Pier Pander Museum
Pier Pandertempel
RariteitenKabinet Gribus
Ruurd Wiersma Hûs
Schelpenmuseum Paal 14
Scherjon's Klompenmuseum
Skûtsjemuseum
Victory Museum
Vlasmuseum
Werelderfgoedcentrum (WEC) Waddenzee

Libraries in De Westereen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Akkrum0.0
Bibliotheek Beetsterzwaag0.0
Bibliotheek Buitenpost0.0
Bibliotheek De Westereen0.0
Bibliotheek Dokkum0.0
Bibliotheek Drachten0.0
Bibliotheek Grootegast0.0
Bibliotheek Kollum0.0
Bibliotheek Marum0.0
Bibliotheek Schiermonnikoog0.0
Bibliotheek Surhuisterveen0.0
Bibliotheek Ureterp0.0
dbieb Burgum0.0
dbieb Grou0.0
dbieb Gytsjerk0.0
dbieb Leeuwarden0.0

Farmers Markets in De Westereen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt Raadhuisplein
Weekmarkt

Restaurants in De Westereen

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Milano
Restaria Rinse's
Snackbar Anja
Xu Cheng

Cafes in De Westereen

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rustpunt de Zilveren Maan

Theme Parks in De Westereen

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sanjes Safari

Dentists in De Westereen

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tandartspraktijk de Westereen
Tandartspraktijk J. Boersma B.V.

Gas Stations in De Westereen

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies Dijkstra

Breweries in De Westereen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierbrouwerij Bjuster

Airports Near De Westereen

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Ameland Airport Ballum—Small Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
De Voorst Glidersite—Small Airport
Drachten Airfield—Small Airport
Hoogeveen Airfield—Small Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in De Westereen

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Doopsgezinde gemeente
Gemeenschap van Christus
PKN gemeente
Rehoboth

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 De Westereen

What is the population of De Westereen?

De Westereen has a population of 5,030 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 1,227 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

Is De Westereen 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 De Westereen?

De Westereen 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. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

How is the job market in De Westereen?

There are 402 business establishments in the area.

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