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Grootegast, The Netherlands
Groningen · The Netherlands
Grootegast is a small town in Groningen, The Netherlands with a population of 3,350. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Grootegast
Grootegast is a village and former municipality in the northeastern Netherlands. It is the sister city of Kingston, Tasmania. The municipality was merged into the municipality of Westerkwartier on 1 January 2019.
People
Economy
B+Climate
| Population | 3,350 |
| Population Density | 9,306 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2125°, 6.2736° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Groningen |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.0 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $69,768 |
About Grootegast
Grootegast is a small town in The Netherlands (Groningen) with a population of 3,350. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Grootegast vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $69,768 |
| 7% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 268 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Grootegast
Grootegast has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 814 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2125°N, 6.2736°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Grootegast has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in Grootegast
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christal | — | — | — | — |
| Jan Kuipers | — | — | — | — |
| De Molenberg | — | — | — | — |
| Woldborg | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Grootegast
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grolloo Radio | americana, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| zendpiraat | folk music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noord | nieuws, regio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Baars classic Rock | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV NOF radio | local radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV Drenthe | adult contemporary, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| RSO radio | community radio - seniors, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Planet 90 | 90's, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Golfbreker | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Esperando | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Music from earth | dutch music, various music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Tirolia-Express | internet radio, schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio n31 | piraat, the best of 80's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| De Vrolijke Snuiters | 24/7, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Regio FM | local news, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Olympia Radio | piratenhits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Omroep Assen | — | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Grootegast
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Fiskershúske | ||||
| Blik Trommel en Oudheden Museum | ||||
| Borg & Nationaal Rijtuigmuseum Nienoord | ||||
| Botanische Tuin De Kruidhof | ||||
| Coendersborch | ||||
| De Rode Pannen | ||||
| De Ster | ||||
| Domies Toen | ||||
| Fogelsanghstate | ||||
| Gevangenismuseum | ||||
| IJstijdenmuseum | ||||
| Iwema Steenhuis | ||||
| Kloostermuseum | ||||
| Kollumer Museum Mr. Andreae | ||||
| Kostuummuseum De Gouden Leeuw | ||||
| Kunstcentrum De Ploeg | ||||
| Landbouw- en streekmuseum 't Rieuw | ||||
| Landbouwmuseum 'de Brink' | ||||
| LEGiO Museum | ||||
| Mensinge | ||||
| Molenmuseum De Eendracht | ||||
| museum 'Het Joodse Schooltje' | ||||
| Museum Drachten | ||||
| Museum Farm | ||||
| Museum Havezate Mensinge | ||||
| Museum Kinderwereld | ||||
| Museum Wierdenland | ||||
| Museumboerderij Ot en Sien | ||||
| Museumdrukkerij IJzer & Lood | ||||
| Oold Ark | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet | ||||
| Schatkoamer Ollerom | ||||
| Stichting Kinderboek Cultuurbezit | ||||
| Streekmusuem Opsterland | ||||
| Verhildersum Estate | ||||
| Victory Museum | ||||
| Visserijmuseum Zoutkamp | ||||
| Vlasmuseum | ||||
| Werelderfgoedcentrum (WEC) Waddenzee |
Libraries in Grootegast
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afhaalpunt Baflo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Aduard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Aduard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beetsterzwaag | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Buitenpost | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Westereen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Drachten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gorredijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Grijpskerk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Grootegast | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Haulerwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Jubbega | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kollum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Leek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Marum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Norg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Norg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oldehove | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oosterwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Peize | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Peize | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Roden | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Surhuisterveen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ureterp | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Winsum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zuidhorn | 0.0 | |||||
| Bosbieb | 0.0 | |||||
| Kunst & Vrijheid | 0.0 | |||||
| OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk | 0.0 | |||||
| OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Grootegast
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorpsplein | |||||
| Markt Raadhuisplein | |||||
| Streekproductenmarkt Nienoord | |||||
| Waddenmarkt | |||||
| Weekmarkt Gorredijk |
Restaurants in Grootegast
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Grootegast
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Grootegast
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Grootegast
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Grootegast
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Grootegast
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Grootegast
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierbrouwerij Maallust |
Airports Near Grootegast
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | Medium Airport |
| Ameland Airport Ballum | — | Small Airport |
| Borkum Airport | BMK | Small Airport |
| De Voorst Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Drachten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoogeveen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Royal Dutch Aerospace Center | — | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Grootegast
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dagbesteding - Praktijk/Atelier Ilona Molenaar |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Grootegast
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| De Morgenster | |
| Goede Herder Kerk | |
| Het Witte Kerkje |
Quick Facts
🇳🇱 About The Netherlands
Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Grootegast?
Grootegast has a population of 3,350 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 9,306 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.
Is Grootegast expensive to live in?
The median household income is $69,768, 7% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Grootegast?
Grootegast has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 11.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Grootegast?
There are 268 business establishments in the area.