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Heiligerlee, The Netherlands

Groningen · The Netherlands

Heiligerlee is a small town in Groningen, The Netherlands with a population of 1,365. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,365 Population 1,517/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
44.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$69,768 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$69,768 median income

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About Heiligerlee

Heiligerlee

Heiligerlee is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen bordering the town of Winschoten, it is part of the municipality of Oldambt. It was the site of the 1536 Battle and the 1568 Battle of Heiligerlee

People

Population1,365
Density1,517/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,768

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population1,365
Population Density1,517 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates53.1567°, 7.0097°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceGroningen
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,130 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.1 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$69,768

About Heiligerlee

Heiligerlee is a small town in The Netherlands (Groningen) with a population of 1,365. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 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 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Heiligerlee is $69,768, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 109 business establishments.

Income: Heiligerlee vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$69,768
7% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)109

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Heiligerlee

Heiligerlee has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 799 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.5°C / 37°F 0.1° / 4.9° 67.3
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F 0.4° / 5.8° 51.6
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 1.5° / 8.9° 51.0
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 4.1° / 13.7° 41.7
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.6° / 17.1° 54.8
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20° 71.3
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13.1° / 22.1° 81.8
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.4° 81.1
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.8° 83.7
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 7.3° / 14.2° 72.4
Nov 6.3°C / 43°F 3.7° / 8.9° 69.1
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 1.1° / 5.6° 73.3
Heiligerlee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below The Netherlands avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,517/sq mi
Coordinates53.1567°N, 7.0097°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 104 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 102 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 111 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 39 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 114 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 116 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 97 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 118 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 38 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 27 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 102 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 38 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 52 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 66 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 27 km
Jun 7, 2006 Germany M2.9 138 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 43 km
May 9, 2006 7 km SE of Velen, Germany M2.8 145 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 141 km
Jul 19, 1996 2 km SE of Borken, Germany M2.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Heiligerlee has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Heiligerlee

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OBS Heiligerlee - - - -
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Radio Stations near Heiligerlee

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Grolloo Radio americana, blues MP3 320 kbps
Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) (DE) pop, regional radio MP3
Radio Continu classics, dutch MP3 192 kbps
HITZZZ!! deutsch, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
zendpiraat folk music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noord nieuws, regio MP3 192 kbps
Piratenpower country music, duits MP3 192 kbps
OOG Radio local radio MP3
RSO radio community radio - seniors, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Hete Hits - MP3 256 kbps
RTV Drenthe adult contemporary, regional MP3 192 kbps
Regio FM local news, local radio MP3 256 kbps
Olympia Radio piratenhits MP3 320 kbps
Radio Nordseewelle (DE) - MP3
Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) (DE) pop, regional radio MP3
Radio Nordseewelle (new) - MP3
Wattwerker (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Prog Rock Station - laut.fm (DE) progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker - MP3 128 kbps
New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) new wave MP3 128 kbps
New Wave (RU) поп-музыка MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio (DE) alternative, pop MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Assen - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream - AAC+ 64 kbps
firma lomp en onbenullig echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 128 kbps
De Vrolijke Snuiters 24/7, various music MP3 192 kbps
Hitgolfradio.nl piraten, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Tirolia-Express internet radio, schlager MP3 192 kbps
Planet 90 90's, dance MP3 192 kbps
Radio Esperando - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Golfbreker - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Calypso oldies, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Eemsdelta contemporary MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Heiligerlee

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Hoeske van Opoe Iet
Bunkermuseum
Dat Otto Huus
De Bierumer School
Fraeylemaborg
Gemaal De Hoogte
Historische werkplaats
Hunebedcentrum
Kaarsenmakerij
Kapiteinswoning
Kinderwagenmuseum
Klokkengieterijmuseum Heiligerlee
Kunsthal
Maritimes Museum
Museum Archeologische Vondsten
Museum de Oude Wolden
Museum Mohlmann
Museum Slaait'nhoes
Museum Stad Appingedam
Museum Stoomgemaal Winschoten
Museumgemaal Cremer
Museumkazerne SOB
Museums-Feuerschiff Amrumbank
Museumspoorlijn STAR
MuzeeAquarium
Noord-Nederlands Trein & Tram Museum
Oorlogshistorie 1940-1945
Ostfriesisches LandwirtschaftsMuseum Campen
Politiepettenmuseum
Poppentheater & Museum
Restaurant Slaait'nhoes
Slag bij Heiligerlee
Speelgoedmuseum
Synagogaal Museum
Terra Mora
Veenkoloniaal museum
Vestingmuseum
Vestingmuseum Bad Nieuweschans
Visserijmuseum Termunterzijl

Libraries in Heiligerlee

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Afhaalpunt Bad Nieuweschans0.0
Bibliotheek Appingedam0.0
Bibliotheek Bellingwolde0.0
Bibliotheek Blijham0.0
Bibliotheek Borger0.0
Bibliotheek Dr. A. Jacobs College0.0
Bibliotheek Finsterwolde0.0
Bibliotheek Gieten0.0
Bibliotheek Midwolda0.0
Bibliotheek Musselkanaal0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuwe Pekela0.0
Bibliotheek Noordbroek0.0
Bibliotheek Onstwedde0.0
Bibliotheek Oude Pekela0.0
Bibliotheek Oude Schans0.0
Bibliotheek Siddeburen0.0
Bibliotheek Slochteren0.0
Bibliotheek Slochteren0.0
Bibliotheek Spijk0.0
Bibliotheek Stadskanaal0.0
Bibliotheek Vlagtwedde0.0
Bibliotheek Winschoten0.0
Bibliotheek Zuidbroek0.0
Hunebedcentrum Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Veendam0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Heiligerlee

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maandagmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Borssum

Restaurants in Heiligerlee

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Blauwestad

Gyms in Heiligerlee

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sportschool DAB'23 Scheemda

Stadiums & Teams in Heiligerlee

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Airports Near Heiligerlee

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Wittmundhafen Air Base-Medium Airport
Alte Ems Airfield-Small Airport
Baltrum AirportBMRSmall Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
Brockzetel Glider Field-Small Airport
Dankern Airfield-Small Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg-Small Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen-Small Airport
Hoogeveen Airfield-Small Airport
Juist AirportJUISmall Airport
Langeoog AirportLGOSmall Airport
Meppen Air Base-Small Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Oostwold Airfield-Small Airport
Salland Glider Field-Small Airport
Stadskanaal Airfield-Small Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Veendam Glidersite-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heiligerlee

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Graaf Adolf Kapel

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 Heiligerlee

What is the population of Heiligerlee?

Heiligerlee has a population of 1,365 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 1,517 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

Is Heiligerlee 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 Heiligerlee?

Heiligerlee 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 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Heiligerlee?

There are 109 business establishments in the area.

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