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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).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,435 Population 403/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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People

Population1,435
Density403/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population1,435
Population Density403 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates53.3682°, 5.9007°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (818 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

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.

The median household income in Holwerd is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 115 business establishments.

Income: Holwerd vs The Netherlands

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)115

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Holwerd 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 278 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 32.2 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 Average48.1°F
11% below The Netherlands avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density403/sq mi
Coordinates53.3682°N, 5.9007°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

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 M4.0 125 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 125 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 42 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 144 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 132 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 139 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 48 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 57 km
Dec 4, 1998 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands M3.2 141 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 46 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 125 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 66 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 70 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 142 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 36 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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Schools in Holwerd

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Peuterspeelzaal Us Earste Begjin - - - -
O.B.S. De Tsjelke - - - -
Ploos van Amstel School - - - -
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Ameland (Nes)0.0
Bibliotheek Buitenpost0.0
Bibliotheek De Westereen0.0
Bibliotheek Dokkum0.0
Bibliotheek Hallum0.0
Bibliotheek Kollum0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Annaparochie0.0
dbieb Burgum0.0
dbieb Gytsjerk0.0
dbieb Leeuwarden0.0
dbieb Stiens0.0

Farmers Markets in Holwerd

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dinsdagmarkt Stiens
Weekmarkt

Hotels in Holwerd

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

De Gouden Klok
De Stelpshoeve
Het Amelander Veerhuis

Restaurants in Holwerd

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

De Gouden Klok
Land- en Zeezicht

Cafes in Holwerd

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

De Gouden Klok
Rustpunt Nij Bonga

Gas Stations in Holwerd

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia

Breweries in Holwerd

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Amelander Bierbrouwerij

Stadiums & Teams in Holwerd

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Holwerd

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium 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).

NameAddress
Doopsgezinde Kerk
Gereformeerde Kerk
Hervormde kerk
Thomaskerk

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 Holwerd

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.

Is Holwerd 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 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. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.

How is the job market in Holwerd?

There are 115 business establishments in the area.

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