Enschede, The Netherlands
Overijssel · The Netherlands
Enschede is a large city in Overijssel, The Netherlands with a population of 159,732. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 159,732 |
| Population Density | 2,924 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.2183°, 6.8958° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Overijssel |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.6 inches (776 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Enschede
Enschede is a large city in The Netherlands (Overijssel) with a population of 159,732. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Climate in Enschede
Enschede has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (3°C). Average annual precipitation is 775 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 54.6 sq mi (141.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,924/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2183°N, 6.8958°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Enschede has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Enschede
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKI ArtEZ | University | - | Visit → |
| AOC Oost | College | - | , |
| ArtEz | College | - | Visit → |
| Jacobus Fruytier | College | - | Visit → |
| Kentalis Maatman College | College | - | Visit → |
| ROC van Twente | College | - | , |
| ROC van Twente | College | - | Visit → |
| ROC van Twente | College | - | Visit → |
| ROC van Twente locatie Wethouder Beversstraat | College | - | , |
| Saxion | University | - | Visit → |
| Saxion: Edith Stein | College | 2015 | , |
| Saxion: Epy Drost | College | 2009 | , |
| SMEOT | College | - | Visit → |
| Stedelijk Lyceum Zwering | College | - | , |
| Tio | College | - | Visit → |
| TPAC-ThermoPlastic composites Application Center | University | - | Visit → |
| University of Twente | University | - | Visit → |
| VAVO Lyceum van Twente | College | - | Visit → |
| Villa Serphos | College | 1910 | , |
Schools in Enschede
16 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ummah | - | - | - | - |
| Het Stedelijk Alpha | - | - | - | - |
| OBS Willem Wilmink | - | - | - | - |
| OBS Het Vastert | - | - | - | - |
| CBS Drakensteyn | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool Bomans | - | - | - | - |
| OBS De Bothoven | - | - | - | - |
| Montessori Basisschool Het Zeggelt | - | - | - | - |
| Prinseschool | - | - | - | - |
| IOK De Globe | - | - | - | - |
| Prinseschool | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool La-Res | - | - | - | - |
| Robbedoes | - | - | - | - |
| Bonhoeffer College | - | - | - | - |
| ROC van Twente | - | - | - | - |
| Stedelijk Lyceum Zuid | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Enschede
30 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echtepiraten.nl | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Deep Radio | ambient, dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Piratenpower | country music, duits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hotradiohits Dab | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gigant FM | dutch music, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Twente FM | pop, rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Noordvaarder Reiki | healing, new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| De Hollandse Piraten Gigant | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Acacia | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kiepenkerl Songwriter (DE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 1Achterhoek | - | MP3 | |
| Leuk FM | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Nicky FM | 80s, 90s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Aladna FM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Olympia Radio | piratenhits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hitgolfradio.nl | piraten, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV Slingeland | local radio | UNKNOWN 131 kbps | |
| Team FM Twente | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Schützenfest im Radio (DE) | aktuell, ballermann | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Twentestad | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hermax | goldies, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rondiamusic | country music, duits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| A-Z 70s (DE) | 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| piraten twente | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Iceradio Germany (DE) | electro industrial darkwave ebm futurepop synthpop goth | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio074 | local music, music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio de Twentseboys | nederlands, nederlandstalig | MP3 128 kbps | |
| A-Z 60s (DE) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Enschede
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1623 - 400 Jahre Schlacht im Lohner Bruch | ||||
| Alte Weberei | ||||
| Bauernhausmuseum | ||||
| Biologische Station Zwillbrock mit Besucherzentrum | ||||
| Bolletje Museum | ||||
| Brasilien Museum | ||||
| Briefmarkenmuseum | ||||
| Bussemakerhuis | ||||
| De MuseumFabriek | ||||
| De Museumfabriek | ||||
| Educatorium | ||||
| Eisenbahnmusem | ||||
| Erve Daggel | ||||
| Erve Kraesgenberg | ||||
| Friedrich Hartmann Museum | ||||
| Geologisches Freilichtmuseum | ||||
| Heimathaus Noldes | ||||
| Hennie Kuiper Wielermuseum | ||||
| Het Drostenhuis | ||||
| Industriemuseum | ||||
| kult Westmünsterland | ||||
| Miniaturschuhmuseum | ||||
| Molen van Bels | ||||
| Museum Buurtspoorweg | ||||
| Museum de Scheper | ||||
| Museum Electro-Radio-Nostalgie | ||||
| Museum Hengelo | ||||
| Museum Huize Keizer | ||||
| Museum No Hero | ||||
| Museum Ton Schulten | ||||
| Natura Docet | ||||
| Noordmolen | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum Ootmarsum | ||||
| Otto-Pankok-Museum | ||||
| Oyfo Techniekmuseum | ||||
| Palthe Huis | ||||
| Piet Blom Museum | ||||
| Povelturm | ||||
| Rijksmuseum Twenthe | ||||
| Rock'n'Popmuseum | ||||
| Scherenschnitt Museum | ||||
| Schiffahrts-Museum Nordhorn | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Siku-, Audi- und Oldtimermuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Nordhorn | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum Almelo | ||||
| Steenfabriek de Werklust | ||||
| Synagoge Winterswijk | ||||
| Torhausmuseum | ||||
| Twents Oorlogsmuseum | ||||
| Veenmuseum Vriezenveenseveld | ||||
| Villa Mondriaan | ||||
| Wendezoele | ||||
| Wevershuisje | ||||
| Zaagmolen | ||||
| Zoutmuseum |
Libraries in Enschede
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Heemhoes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Albergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Almelo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Borne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Delden | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dinkelland | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Eibergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Enschede Zuid | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Glanerbrug | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hengelo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hengelo Stad | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oldenzaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Schelfhorst | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Servicepunt De Lutte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Stadsveld | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Tubbergen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Twekkelerveld | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Epe | 0.0 | |||||
| Centrale Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeugdbibliotheek Prismare | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei Ottenstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei St. Otger | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Vreden | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei St. Josef | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Ahaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Stichting Fundament - Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Enschede
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blankeplatz | |||||
| Groote Markt | |||||
| Lonneker Markt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Markt Enschede Zuid | |||||
| Street market | |||||
| Vechtemarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Ahaus |
Hotels in Enschede
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Enschede
75 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Enschede
30 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Enschede
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Enschede
5 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Enschede
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Enschede
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Enschede
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Enschede
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Enschede
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Enschede
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Enschede
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Enschede
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Enschede
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Enschede
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewery | ||||
| Brouwerij Wentersch | ||||
| Huttenkloas |
Stadiums & Teams in Enschede
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Enschede
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | Large Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Borghorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borken-Hoxfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borkenberge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorsten-Am Kanal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Emmerich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| Gemen-Kirchspiel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hengsen-Opherdicke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoogeveen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamp-Lintfort Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Marl-Loemühle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Metelen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottmarsbocholt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Bentlage Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Waltrop Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wesel-Römerwardt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Enschede
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gesundheitszenrtum Westmünsterland | ||
| Huis en Haard Het Bijvank |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Enschede
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| De Synagoge van Enschede | |
| Grote Kerk | |
| HDV Anadolu Moskee | |
| HDV Selimiye | |
| Lasonderkerk | |
| Ontmoetingskerk | |
| Sint Jacobus de Meerdere | |
| Sint Jozef | |
| Stadskerk de Verbinding |
Explore Near Enschede
UFO Sightings Near Enschede
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Enschede.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Enschede (netherlands) | 2013 | Star like lights moving in high speed in straight lines in the sky over the netherlands |
| Enschede, overijssel (netherlands) | 2000 | An UFO landed inside a fireworks factory, and he took off. 3 minutes later a huge fire caused the factory to explode, destroying a neig |
Quick Facts
Around Enschede
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Enschede
34 places within 15 km
- • Kogelvanger Boordwapenschietbaan
- • Naturist Beach
- • Twickel
- • Harrevelderschans
- • Beeld & Aambeeld
- • Bronsgieterij-Beeldhouwerij R. Hallema
- • Fotogalerie Objektief
- • Galerie - Beeldentuin de Deel
- • Galerie van Almsick
- + 1 more
- • Calvarieberg
- • Deldeneresch
- • Hakenberg
- • Loabult
- • Lonnekerberg
- + 2 more
- • Beldhuismolen
- • Molen van Trip
- • Ottinkmolen
- • Schlossplatztor
- • V1 Feuerstellung
- + 1 more
- • 'n Preakstool
- • Aamsveen Uitkijktoren
- • Air Fuel Station Zuid
- • Aussichtsplattform "Gildehauser Venn"
- • bank "zonder oe"
- + 5 more
- • Kinderboerderij De Wesseler
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What is the population of Enschede?
Enschede has a population of 159,732 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 2,924 people per square mile, spread across 54.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Enschede?
Enschede has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches.
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