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Driezum, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Driezum is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 840. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
840 Population 205/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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People

Population840
Density205/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population840
Population Density205 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates53.2959°, 6.0461°
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 Driezum

Driezum is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 840. 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.

The median household income in Driezum is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 67 business establishments.

Income: Driezum vs The Netherlands

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)67

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Driezum 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 10 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

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates53.2959°N, 6.0461°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

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 129 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 128 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 33 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 148 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 135 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 141 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 40 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 47 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 38 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 125 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 55 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 58 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 24 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 51 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

Driezum 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 Driezum

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OBS Driesum
CBS De Wynroas
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Radio Stations near Driezum

14 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
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 Driezum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Andere Museum
't Fiskershúske
Acantus
Aldheidskeamer Uldrik Bottema
Botanische Tuin De Kruidhof
Bunkermuseum Schlei
Commandopost Grou
De Utrecht
Fogelsanghstate
Huis Van Eysinga
IJstijdenmuseum
It Kokelhûs fan Jan en Sjut
Kerkmuseum Jannum
Kollumer Museum Mr. Andreae
Lancaster-expositie
Landbouw-Juttersmuseum 'Swartwoude'
Landbouwmuseum 'de Brink'
LEGiO Museum
Mineralogisch Museum
Molenmuseum De Eendracht
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
Ruurd Wiersma Hûs
Schelpenmuseum Paal 14
Scherjon's Klompenmuseum
Skûtsjemuseum
Victory Museum
Vlasmuseum
Werelderfgoedcentrum (WEC) Waddenzee

Libraries in Driezum

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 Driezum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt Raadhuisplein

Cafes in Driezum

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rustpunt camping de Zandhorst

Castles in Driezum

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rinsma State

Breweries in Driezum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierbrouwerij Bjuster

Airports Near Driezum

8 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Driezum

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereformeerde kerk
Herfoarme tsjerke

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 Driezum

What is the population of Driezum?

Driezum has a population of 840 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 205 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

Is Driezum 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 Driezum?

Driezum 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 Driezum?

There are 67 business establishments in the area.

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