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Hijken, The Netherlands
Drenthe · The Netherlands
Hijken is a small town in Drenthe, The Netherlands with a population of 640. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
B+Climate
| Population | 640 |
| Population Density | 504 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.8950°, 6.4972° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Drenthe |
| 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 | $75,276 |
About Hijken
Hijken is a small town in The Netherlands (Drenthe) with a population of 640. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 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: Hijken vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $75,276 |
| 0% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 51 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Hijken
Hijken 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 | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8950°N, 6.4972°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in |
Hijken has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.1").
Schools in Hijken
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Hieker Nust | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hijken
35 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grolloo Radio | americana, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Continu | classics, dutch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Echtepiraten.nl | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Noord | nieuws, regio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| zendpiraat | folk music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV NOF radio | local radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Baars classic Rock | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV Drenthe | adult contemporary, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hete Hits | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| RSO radio | community radio - seniors, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zwartewater FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| De Vrolijke Snuiters | 24/7, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Regio FM | local news, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Esperando | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Golfbreker | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Assen | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| firma lomp en onbenullig | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Planet 90 | 90's, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Music from earth | dutch music, various music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Tirolia-Express | internet radio, schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Hermax | goldies, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Olympia Radio | piratenhits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DZB Dance Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hitgolfradio.nl | piraten, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Station amg | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VechtdalNL | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Regenboog | alternative, dutch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hitradio 038 | 00's, 2020s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RHYTHM 21 ZWOLLE | dance, dutch | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Nicky FM | 80s, 90s | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Hijken
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aissatoe museum | ||||
| Ambachtentuin en Houtzagerij | ||||
| Ambachtentuin en Klompenmakerij | ||||
| Ambachtentuin en Smederij | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum Orvelte | ||||
| Blikfabriek Hoogeveen Museum | ||||
| Bommel en Tom Poes museum | ||||
| C+B Museum | ||||
| Cultuurhistorisch Museum de Wemme | ||||
| De Rode Pannen | ||||
| Dorpsmuseum De Kluis | ||||
| Drents Museum | ||||
| Drents Museum | ||||
| Fietsmuseum "Het Toeval" | ||||
| Gevangenismuseum | ||||
| Heksenmuseum de Heksehoeve | ||||
| Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork | ||||
| Het Blikmuseum | ||||
| Internationaal Klompenmuseum | ||||
| Jan Kruis Museum | ||||
| Mensinge | ||||
| Museum "De Wachter" | ||||
| Museum De Buitenplaats | ||||
| Museum GGZ Drenthe | ||||
| Museum Havezate Mensinge | ||||
| Museum Kinderwereld | ||||
| Museum van Papierknipkunst | ||||
| Museum Vosbergen | ||||
| Museumboerderij "Pasmans Huus" | ||||
| Museumboerderij De Karstenhoeve | ||||
| Museumboerderij New Greenwich Village | ||||
| Oermuseum | ||||
| Onderduikersmuseum de Duikelaar | ||||
| Open Science Hub “De Melkweg” | ||||
| Ottenshoes | ||||
| Stoottroepen museum | ||||
| Verhalenwerf Hoogeveen | ||||
| Vrachtauto's van Toen en Nu |
Libraries in Hijken
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Assen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beilen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Diever | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Haulerwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Marum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Norg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Norg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oosterwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Roden | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Rolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ruinen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Vries | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zuidlaren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bosbieb | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Coevorden | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Eelde | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Eelde | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Hoogeveen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hijken
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asser warenmarkt | |||||
| Weekmarkt Zuidlaren |
Restaurants in Hijken
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hijken
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hijken
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hijken
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierbrouwerij Maallust | ||||
| Jonge Beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Hijken
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hijken
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | Medium Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Borkum Airport | BMK | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| De Voorst Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Drachten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | — | Small Airport |
| Hoogeveen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Metelen Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Norden-Norddeich Airport | NOD | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Royal Dutch Aerospace Center | — | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Teuge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Hijken
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dagbesteding - Praktijk/Atelier Ilona Molenaar | ||
| Kliniek Vossenloo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hijken
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kerkelijk Centrum De Antenne |
Quick Facts
🇳🇱 About The Netherlands
Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hijken
What is the population of Hijken?
Hijken has a population of 640 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 504 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.
Is Hijken expensive to live in?
The median household income is $75,276, 0% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Hijken?
Hijken 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 Hijken?
There are 51 business establishments in the area.