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De Wijk, The Netherlands

Drenthe · The Netherlands

De Wijk is a small town in Drenthe, The Netherlands with a population of 2,495. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,495 Population 78/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$75,276 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$75,276 median income

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About De Wijk

De Wijk

De Wijk is a village in the Netherlands province of Drenthe. It is located in the municipality of De Wolden, and is about 7 km southeast of Meppel. It is home to Rijksmonument 39657, De Wieker Meule.

People

Population2,495
Density78/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,276

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population2,495
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates52.6733°, 6.2903°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceDrenthe
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation50.4 inches (1,279 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.1 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$75,276

About De Wijk

De Wijk is a small town in The Netherlands (Drenthe) with a population of 2,495. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in De Wijk is $75,276, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 200 business establishments.

Income: De Wijk vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$75,276
0% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)200

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

De Wijk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below The Netherlands avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area31.9 sq mi (82.6 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates52.6733°N, 6.2903°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 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 M4.7 101 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 98 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 112 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 129 km
Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 134 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 120 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 78 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 112 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 112 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 133 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 96 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 128 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 137 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 106 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 116 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 121 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 125 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 81 km
Aug 29, 2001 6 km SSW of Moers, Germany M3.4 143 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in

De Wijk has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in De Wijk

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
De Horst - - - -
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Radio Stations near De Wijk

36 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Echtepiraten.nl echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 192 kbps
PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente oldies MP3 192 kbps
Baars classic Rock classic rock, hard rock MP3 320 kbps
RTV Drenthe adult contemporary, regional MP3 192 kbps
KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix oldies MP3 192 kbps
Zwartewater FM - MP3 128 kbps
Hotradiohits Dab local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Vibe Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Koekstad Radio local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Deventer Radio 00s, 10s AAC+ 88 kbps
Radio Apeldoorn (high bandwidth) local music, local news MP3 192 kbps
Olympia Radio piratenhits MP3 320 kbps
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal - MP3 192 kbps
DZB Dance Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Tirolia-Express internet radio, schlager MP3 192 kbps
Station amg classic hits, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
VechtdalNL - MP3 192 kbps
Music from earth dutch music, various music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Regenboog alternative, dutch MP3 192 kbps
Planet 90 90's, dance MP3 192 kbps
Nicky FM 80s, 90s MP3 256 kbps
Hitradio 038 00's, 2020s MP3 320 kbps
RHYTHM 21 ZWOLLE dance, dutch MP3 320 kbps
Radio Twentestad - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hermax goldies, oldies MP3 192 kbps
Loeradio local radio OGG 128 kbps
Roundandsound Radio - MP3 320 kbps
RTV794 classical MP3
Radio 794 local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio074 local music, music MP3 320 kbps
SuperMixFM various music MP3 320 kbps
Koekstad Radio Deventer local radio, pop music MP3 192 kbps
Samen1 radio local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
SAMEN 1 local news, local radio MP3
Samen1 local MP3 192 kbps
Radio Apeldoorn local music, local news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in De Wijk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anno
Anton Pieck Museum
Arkmuseum
Autoliefde Roest Niet
Bakkerijmuseum
Bakkerijmuseum
Blikfabriek Hoogeveen Museum
Bonami spelcomputer museum
Buurtmuseum Kamperpoort
Cultuurhistorisch Museum de Wemme
De Oude Aarde
Drukkerijmuseum
Expositiehuis
Fietsmuseum "Het Toeval"
Grammofoonmuseum
Het Blikmuseum
Het Vrouwenhuis
Hildo Krop Museum
Historisch centrum Kalkovens
Historisch Museum Ommen
Historisch Rijwielmuseum Ommen
Landbouw Museum
Miniatuurmuseum
Museum de Fundatie / Paleis aan de Blijmarkt
Museum De Proefkolonie
Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus
Museum Staphorst
Museum Valse Kunst
Museumboerderij "Pasmans Huus"
Museumboerderij De Karstenhoeve
Museumboerderij New Greenwich Village
Nationaal Tinnen Figuren Museum
Nationaal Vlechtmuseum
Oermuseum
Open Science Hub “De Melkweg”
Palthehof
Stadsmuseum Steenwijk
Stedelijk Museum Meppel
Stichting Schoonewelle
Stoommachine 'De Toekomst'
Streekmuseum
Tapijtmuseum
Verhalenwerf Hoogeveen
Villa Rams Woerthe
Vliegermuseum Space Art
Voerman Museum Hatten
Zeemuseum Miramar
Zuivelmuseum

Libraries in De Wijk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Beilen0.0
Bibliotheek Dedemsvaart0.0
Bibliotheek Den Ham0.0
Bibliotheek Diever0.0
Bibliotheek Hattem (Noord-Veluwe)0.0
Bibliotheek Havelte0.0
Bibliotheek Heino0.0
bibliotheek Meppel0.0
Bibliotheek Noordwolde0.0
Bibliotheek Ommen0.0
Bibliotheek Ruinen0.0
Bibliotheek Stadkamer Centrum0.0
Bibliotheek Staphorst0.0
Bibliotheek Steenwijk0.0
Bibliotheek Wapenveld0.0
Bibliotheek Zwolle Stadshagen0.0
de Bibliotheek0.0
Mediacentrum Windesheim0.0
MICT0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Hoogeveen0.0
Stadkamer Aa-landen0.0
Stadkamer Zuid0.0
ZINiN Bibliotheek0.0

Farmers Markets in De Wijk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
De Markt
Marktstraat 8

Restaurants in De Wijk

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinees Afhaalcentrum De Wijk
De Havixhorst
Het vergulde ros
Mulino
Wegrestaurant de Raket

Castles in De Wijk

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Havixhorst

Gas Stations in De Wijk

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NL #1433068616
Shell Timmerman De Wijk
SuperTank

Breweries in De Wijk

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bohemean
Brouwerij Avereest
Brouwerij Horeca Service
Jonge Beer

Stadiums & Teams in De Wijk

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near De Wijk

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
IJsvereniging Laag Soeren 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near De Wijk

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Deelen Air Base-Medium Airport
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Twente AirportENSMedium Airport
De Voorst Glidersite-Small Airport
Drachten Airfield-Small Airport
Hoogeveen Airfield-Small Airport
Oostwold Airfield-Small Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center-Small Airport
Salland Glider Field-Small Airport
Stadskanaal Airfield-Small Airport
Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield-Small Airport
Terlet Glidersite-Small Airport
Teuge Airport-Small Airport
Veendam Glidersite-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in De Wijk

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Revalidatiecentrum Vogellanden
Vogellanden Kinderrevalidatie

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 Wijk

What is the population of De Wijk?

De Wijk has a population of 2,495 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 31.9 square miles.

Is De Wijk expensive to live in?

The median household income is $75,276, 0% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in De Wijk?

De Wijk has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches, with 9.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in De Wijk?

There are 200 business establishments in the area.

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