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Hollum, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Hollum is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 1,160. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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1,160 Population 135/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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$56,808 median income

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About Hollum

Hollum

Hollum is the largest village on Ameland, Netherlands, one of the West Frisian Islands. It is situated on the westernmost part of the island and had, as of January 2017, a population of 1,165.

People

Population1,160
Density135/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain31.2 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population1,160
Population Density135 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates53.4394°, 5.6381°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation31.2 inches (793 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Hollum

Hollum is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 1,160. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Hollum is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 93 business establishments.

Income: Hollum vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$56,808
24% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)93

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Hollum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below The Netherlands avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates53.4394°N, 5.6381°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.74"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 115 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 119 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 60 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 131 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 143 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 126 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 133 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 65 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 75 km
Dec 4, 1998 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands M3.2 125 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 63 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 122 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 83 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 89 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 55 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
August 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Hollum has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 36°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Hollum

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
De Schakel
CBS Koningin Wilhelmina
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Radio Stations near Hollum

15 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
XerosRadio Top 40 top 40 AAC
Grunn FM pop, streektaal MP3 192 kbps
Radio Seagull album, alternative MP3 128 kbps
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
Dedimusic MP3 320 kbps
4EverRadio MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Zilt MP3 320 kbps
Radio Seabreeze MP3 192 kbps
Radio n31 piraat, the best of 80's MP3 320 kbps
Lokale Omroep Ameland local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Hollum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Andere Museum
Aerden Plaats
Bunkermuseum Ameland
Cultuurhistorisch museum Sorgdrager
De Utrecht
Dekemastate
Fries Museum
Fries Verzetsmuseum
Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden
Huis Van Eysinga
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof
Landbouw-Juttersmuseum 'Swartwoude'
Maritiem Centrum Abraham Fock
Meijer Motoren Museum
Museum de Grutterswinkel
Museumhaven Leeuwarden
Natuurcentrum Ameland
Natuurmuseum Fryslân
Nobels Nostalgisch Museum
OBE
Pier Pander Museum
Pier Pandertempel
Poptaslot - Azingastate - Heringastate
Ruurd Wiersma Hûs
Schoolplatenmuseum
Traditiekamer Vliegbasis Leeuwarden
Vuurtoren Ameland

Libraries in Hollum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Ameland (Hollum)0.0
Bibliotheek Ameland (Nes)0.0
Bibliotheek Dronryp0.0
Bibliotheek Hallum0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Annaparochie0.0
dbieb Leeuwarden0.0
dbieb Stiens0.0

Farmers Markets in Hollum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dinsdagmarkt Stiens
Weekmarkt

Hotels in Hollum

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bij Hen op Ameland
Enjoyhotel Hollum Ameland
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Amelander Kaap
Hotel Nobel

Restaurants in Hollum

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brasserie Ameland
Cafe-Restaurant Nobel
De Griffel
De Walvisvaarder van Ameland
Eeterij Tante A'n
Herberg de Zwaan
Il Vulcano
Kaapse Pracht
Onder de Vuurtoren
Plaza 't Kruuspunt
Strandpaviljoen Ballum
The Sunset
Vishandel Metz

Cafes in Hollum

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Duvelshoek

Theatres in Hollum

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paardenreddingboot

Gas Stations in Hollum

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Airport Fuelling
NL #613107065
TotalEnergies Express Visser

Golf Courses in Hollum

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golfbaan Ameland

Breweries in Hollum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Amelander Bierbrouwerij

Stadiums & Teams in Hollum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hollum

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Ameland Airport BallumSmall Airport
Drachten AirfieldSmall Airport
Middenmeer AirfieldSmall Airport
Noordkop GlidersiteSmall Airport
Slootdorp GlidersiteSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hollum

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PostNL Pakketpunt

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hollum

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Herenwegkerk
Protestantse kerk
Sint-Magnuskerk

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Hollum

What is the population of Hollum?

Hollum has a population of 1,160 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Hollum 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 Hollum?

Hollum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches.

How is the job market in Hollum?

There are 93 business establishments in the area.

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