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Grou, The Netherlands
Friesland · The Netherlands
Grou is a small city in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 5,655. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Grou
Grou is a town in the province Friesland of the Netherlands and had around 5655 citizens in January 2017. Since 2014 Grou is part of the municipality of Leeuwarden.
People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 5,655 |
| Population Density | 407 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.0946°, 5.8375° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Friesland |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1 inches (1,146 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.5 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,808 |
About Grou
Grou is a small city in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 5,655. 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 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Grou vs The Netherlands
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,808 |
| 24% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 452 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.0946°N, 5.8375°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Grou has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.7").
Schools in Grou
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSG Sevenwolden | - | - | - | - |
| CBS Nijdjip | - | - | - | - |
| OBS De Twa Fisken | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Grou
23 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 | |
| Hot radio Classics | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Baars classic Rock | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Urk FM | christian, preaching | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XerosRadio Top 40 | top 40 | AAC | |
| Radio Seagull | album, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Grunn FM | pop, streektaal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lokale Omroep Ameland | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Station amg | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio n31 | piraat, the best of 80's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Seabreeze | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Zilt | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 4EverRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dedimusic | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| XerosRadio | 60s, 70s | AAC | |
| Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| DZB Dance Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Urk FM geestelijk | misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emmeloord | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Grou
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Andere Museum | ||||
| 1e Nederlands Opel Automuseum | ||||
| Acantus | ||||
| Aerden Plaats | ||||
| Aldheidskeamer Uldrik Bottema | ||||
| Batavus Fietsmuseum | ||||
| Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate | ||||
| Commandopost Grou | ||||
| De mummies van Wiuwert | ||||
| De Utrecht | ||||
| Dekemastate | ||||
| Duikmuseum Lemmer | ||||
| Epemastate | ||||
| Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis Museum | ||||
| Fries Landbouwmuseum | ||||
| Fries Museum | ||||
| Fries Scheepvaart Museum | ||||
| Fries Verzetsmuseum | ||||
| Herbarium Frisicum | ||||
| Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden | ||||
| Huis Van Eysinga | ||||
| Ir. D.F. Wouda-gemaal | ||||
| It Kokelhûs fan Jan en Sjut | ||||
| Keramiekmuseum Princessehof | ||||
| Kerkmuseum Jannum | ||||
| Lancaster-expositie | ||||
| Meijer Motoren Museum | ||||
| Mineralogisch Museum | ||||
| Modelspoor Museum | ||||
| Molenhuis De Jager | ||||
| Motormuseum Friesland | ||||
| Museum 't Kiekhuus | ||||
| Museum Belvédère | ||||
| Museum de Grutterswinkel | ||||
| Museum De Schierstins | ||||
| Museum Dokkum | ||||
| Museum en Werkplaats Houtstad IJlst | ||||
| Museum Heerenveen | ||||
| Museum Heerenveen | ||||
| Museum Joure | ||||
| Museum Warten | ||||
| Museumhaven Leeuwarden | ||||
| Nationaal Openbaar Vervoermuseum | ||||
| Natuurmuseum Bruinenberg | ||||
| Natuurmuseum Fryslân | ||||
| OBE | ||||
| Observeum | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum De Sûkerei | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs | ||||
| Oudheidkamer Weststellingwerf | ||||
| Pier Pander Museum | ||||
| Pier Pandertempel | ||||
| Poptaslot - Azingastate - Heringastate | ||||
| Puzzelmuseum | ||||
| Ruurd Wiersma Hûs | ||||
| Scherjon's Klompenmuseum | ||||
| Schoolplatenmuseum | ||||
| Skûtsjemuseum | ||||
| Speelgoedmuseum De Boerepleats | ||||
| Stadhuis Sloten Museum Stedhûs Sleat | ||||
| Stoommachine 'De Toekomst' | ||||
| Streekmusuem Opsterland | ||||
| Tony Leenes's Indian Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| Traditiekamer Vliegbasis Leeuwarden |
Libraries in Grou
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Akkrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beetsterzwaag | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Westereen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dokkum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dronryp | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gorredijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hallum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Heerenveen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Joure | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lemmer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Annaparochie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sneek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wolvega | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wommels | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Burgum | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Grou | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Gytsjerk | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Leeuwarden | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Stiens | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Grou
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinsdagmarkt Stiens | |||||
| markt heerenveen | |||||
| Weekmarkt | |||||
| Weekmarkt Gorredijk |
Hotels in Grou
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Grou
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Grou
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Grou
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Grou
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Grou
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Grou
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierbrouwerij Bjuster |
Stadiums & Teams in Grou
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Grou
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | Medium Airport |
| Lelystad Airport | LEY | Medium Airport |
| Ameland Airport Ballum | - | 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 |
Treatment Centers in Grou
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| De Linde |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Grou
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Pieterkerk |
Quick Facts
🇳🇱 About The Netherlands
Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Grou
What is the population of Grou?
Grou has a population of 5,655 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 407 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles.
Is Grou 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 Grou?
Grou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Grou?
There are 452 business establishments in the area.