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Den Helder, The Netherlands
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Den Helder is a mid-size city in North Holland, The Netherlands with a population of 59,569. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
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People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 59,569 |
| Population Density | 777 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9599°, 4.7593° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | North Holland |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.7 inches (780 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $57,564 |
About Den Helder
Den Helder is a mid-size city in The Netherlands (North Holland) with a population of 59,569. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Den Helder vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $57,564 |
| 23% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 4,766 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Den Helder
Den Helder has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 796 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 76.7 sq mi (198.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 777/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9599°N, 4.7593°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Den Helder has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.6").
Colleges & Universities in Den Helder
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beroepsonderwijs aan Zee | College | — | Visit → |
| De Spinaker | College | — | Visit → |
| Linie College | College | — | Visit → |
| Lyceum aan Zee | College | — | Visit → |
| NBCD-School | College | — | — |
| Vonk | College | — | Visit → |
| Vonk | College | — | Visit → |
| Vonk (ROC Kop van Noord-Holland) | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in Den Helder
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floriant | — | — | — | — |
| De Pioneer | — | — | — | — |
| Praktijkschool De Pijler | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor Jac. P. Thijsseschool | — | — | — | — |
| De Kluft | — | — | — | — |
| De Meerpaal | — | — | — | — |
| De Lichtlijn | — | — | — | — |
| De Optimist | — | — | — | — |
| Schoter Duijn | — | — | — | — |
| De Vlieberg | — | — | — | — |
| De Dijk | — | — | — | — |
| Haven48 | — | — | — | — |
| De Windwijzer | — | — | — | — |
| 't Tuselant | — | — | — | — |
| De Trimaran | — | — | — | — |
| Koningin Julianaschool | — | — | — | — |
| Comenius | — | — | — | — |
| Driemaster | — | — | — | — |
| Villa aan Zee | — | — | — | — |
| Duynvaerder | — | — | — | — |
| De Fontein | — | — | — | — |
| METIP | — | — | — | — |
| De Verrekijker | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Den Helder
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.O.V.E. (Lokale Omroep Volendam Edam) DAB | community radio, local news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Groove95 | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SuperFM - IJmuiden | greatest hits, oldies | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| RADIO MONIQUE 918 | offshore radio, oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| L.O.V.E. (Lokale Omroep Volendam Edam) | community radio, local news | MP3 | |
| RTV Love Volendam Edam | dutch pop, folk music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Studio DMN | community radio, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Purmerend (DAB) | community radio, local news | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Focus 103 | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Streekstad Centraal | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ideaal FM | hits, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| onverantwoord.com | 24/7, various music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Texel | local music, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Coastline | 00s, 20s | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Den Helder
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agrarisch Museum Weten en Werken | ||||
| Atlantikwall Centrum | ||||
| Automuseum | ||||
| Boerderij- en Rijtuigmuseum Vreeburg | ||||
| Bofors 120 mm cannon | ||||
| De Turfschuur | ||||
| Eilandgalerij | ||||
| Helders Museum | ||||
| Jutterij | ||||
| Juttersmuseum | ||||
| Luchtvaart- & Oorlogsmuseum Texel | ||||
| Marinemuseum | ||||
| Marinemuseum Schip & Werf | ||||
| Maritiem- en Juttersmuseum Flora | ||||
| Molenhuijs | ||||
| Museum collection '39-'45 | ||||
| Museum Eenigenburg | ||||
| Museum Kaap Skil | ||||
| Museum Kaap Skil | ||||
| Museum korenmolen De Hoop | ||||
| Museum Waelstee | ||||
| Museumboerderij Tante Jaantje | ||||
| Museumboerderij West-Frisia | ||||
| Nationaal Reddingmuseum Dorus Rijkers | ||||
| Navigatiebrug HNLMS De Ruyter | ||||
| Oudheidkamer Texel | ||||
| Regionaal museum 1940-1945 | ||||
| Rundveemuseum Aat Grootes | ||||
| Slag van de Somme | ||||
| Texla | ||||
| Wieringer Eilandmuseum Jan Lont | ||||
| Zijper Museum |
Libraries in Den Helder
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek 't Zand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Anna Paulowna | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Callantsoog | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Schooten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hippolytushoef | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Julianadorp | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Middenmeer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuw Den Helder | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwe Niedorp | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek op school 't Veld | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek op school Anna Paulowna | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek op school Petten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek op school Waarland | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek op school Wieringerwaard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Schagen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Schoorl | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Texel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Tuitjenhorn | 0.0 | |||||
| Library School 7 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Den Helder
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeatrixMarkt | |||||
| donderdag | |||||
| Juttersmarkt | |||||
| Kofferbakmarkt |
Hotels in Den Helder
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Den Helder
40 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Den Helder
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Den Helder
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Den Helder
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Den Helder
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Den Helder
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Den Helder
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Den Helder
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Den Helder
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Den Helder
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Den Helder
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Den Helder
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Den Helder
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Den Helder
7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Den Helder
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Den Helder
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stadsbrouwerij Helderse Jongens | ||||
| Tesselaar Familiebrouwerij | ||||
| Tommie Sjef |
Ski Resorts Near Den Helder
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfskamer Wintersport | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Den Helder
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | AMS | Large Airport |
| De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station | DHR | Medium Airport |
| Castricum Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Langeveld Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Middenmeer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Noordkop Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Slootdorp Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Texel International Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Den Helder
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| GGZ |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Den Helder
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 't Kruisanker | |
| 24LIFE | |
| Apostolisch Genootschap | |
| Ayasofia Camii | |
| Bethelkerk | |
| De Deur Den Helder | |
| Evangeliegemeente Assemblee van God | |
| Evangelische gemeente De Ambassade | |
| Gereformeerde Gemeente | |
| Hersteld Hervormde gemeente Den Helder | |
| huisduiner kerkje | |
| Koninkrijkszaal | |
| Lichtbaken | |
| NCGK Morgenster | |
| Nida ul Islam | |
| Nieuw-Apostolische Kerk | |
| Petrus en Pauluskerk | |
| Rios de Vida | |
| Sri Varatharajah Selvavinayagar tempel | |
| Volle Evangelie Gemeente Sion |
Explore Near Den Helder
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Den Helder
40 places within 15 km
- • Fort Kijkduin Aquarium
- • BZN 10
- • Lutjestrand.
- • Lutjestrand.
- • Naaktstrand Den Hoorn
- • Strand Julianadorp
- • Fort De Schans
- • Fort Dirks Admiraal
- • Fort Erfprins
- • Fort Kijkduin
- • Fort Lunette
- + 3 more
- • De Kunstuitleen
- • Kunsthal 45
- • Grote Kaap
- • 't Botgat
- • Balgzandpolder - Vogelkijkscherm
- • Dijkmanshuizen - Vogelkijkhut
- • Fonteinsnol
- • Grote Kaap
- + 16 more
- • Deer enclosure
- • Kinderboerderij
🇳🇱 About The Netherlands
Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Den Helder
What is the population of Den Helder?
Den Helder has a population of 59,569 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 777 people per square mile, spread across 76.7 square miles.
Is Den Helder expensive to live in?
The median household income is $57,564, 23% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Den Helder?
Den Helder has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.
How is the job market in Den Helder?
There are 4,766 business establishments in the area.