Holwerd, The Netherlands
Friesland · The Netherlands
Holwerd is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 1,435. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,435 |
| Population Density | 403 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.3682°, 5.9007° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Friesland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.2 inches (818 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Holwerd
Holwerd is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 1,435. 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 32.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3682°N, 5.9007°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Holwerd has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 36°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.6").
Schools in Holwerd
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peuterspeelzaal Us Earste Begjin | - | - | - | - |
| O.B.S. De Tsjelke | - | - | - | - |
| Ploos van Amstel School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Holwerd
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 Holwerd
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Andere Museum | ||||
| 't Fiskershúske | ||||
| Aerden Plaats | ||||
| Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate | ||||
| Botanische Tuin De Kruidhof | ||||
| De Utrecht | ||||
| Dekemastate | ||||
| Fogelsanghstate | ||||
| Fries Landbouwmuseum | ||||
| Fries Museum | ||||
| Fries Verzetsmuseum | ||||
| Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden | ||||
| Huis Van Eysinga | ||||
| IJstijdenmuseum | ||||
| It Kokelhûs fan Jan en Sjut | ||||
| Keramiekmuseum Princessehof | ||||
| Kerkmuseum Jannum | ||||
| Kollumer Museum Mr. Andreae | ||||
| Lancaster-expositie | ||||
| Landbouw-Juttersmuseum 'Swartwoude' | ||||
| Landbouwmuseum 'de Brink' | ||||
| Mineralogisch Museum | ||||
| Molenmuseum De Eendracht | ||||
| Museum de Grutterswinkel | ||||
| Museum De Schierstins | ||||
| Museum Dokkum | ||||
| Museum Warten | ||||
| Museumhaven Leeuwarden | ||||
| Natuurcentrum Ameland | ||||
| Natuurmuseum Bruinenberg | ||||
| Natuurmuseum Fryslân | ||||
| Nobels Nostalgisch Museum | ||||
| OBE | ||||
| Observeum | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum De Sûkerei | ||||
| Pier Pander Museum | ||||
| Pier Pandertempel | ||||
| Poptaslot - Azingastate - Heringastate | ||||
| Ruurd Wiersma Hûs | ||||
| Scherjon's Klompenmuseum | ||||
| Schoolplatenmuseum | ||||
| Skûtsjemuseum | ||||
| Traditiekamer Vliegbasis Leeuwarden | ||||
| Vlasmuseum |
Libraries in Holwerd
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Ameland (Nes) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Buitenpost | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Westereen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dokkum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hallum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kollum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Annaparochie | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Burgum | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Gytsjerk | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Leeuwarden | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Stiens | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Holwerd
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinsdagmarkt Stiens | |||||
| Weekmarkt |
Hotels in Holwerd
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Holwerd
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Holwerd
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Holwerd
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Holwerd
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelander Bierbrouwerij |
Stadiums & Teams in Holwerd
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Holwerd
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Holwerd
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Doopsgezinde Kerk | |
| Gereformeerde Kerk | |
| Hervormde kerk | |
| Thomaskerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Holwerd?
Holwerd has a population of 1,435 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 403 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Holwerd?
Holwerd 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. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.
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