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Kollum, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Kollum is a small city in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 5,529. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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5,529 Population 770/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Kollum

Kollum

Kollum is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân municipality in the province Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 5529 in January 2017. There is a restored windmill, Tochmaland in the village.

People

Population5,529
Density770/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population5,529
Population Density770 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates53.2770°, 6.1529°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (828 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Kollum

Kollum is a small city in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 5,529. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Kollum is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 442 business establishments.

Income: Kollum vs The Netherlands

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)442

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Kollum

Kollum 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F 0.1° / 5.2° 73.6
Feb 3°C / 37°F -0.1° / 6° 55.2
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 1.4° / 9.4° 54.9
Apr 9°C / 48°F 3.8° / 14.1° 42.0
May 12.3°C / 54°F 7° / 17.6° 58.5
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 9.9° / 20.5° 66.1
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 12.3° / 22.7° 85.5
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 12° / 22.6° 78.8
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.4° / 18.9° 75.9
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.2° 71.9
Nov 6.1°C / 43°F 3.2° / 9° 70.8
Dec 3.3°C / 38°F 0.7° / 5.9° 80.4
Kollum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below The Netherlands avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Population Density770/sq mi
Coordinates53.2770°N, 6.1529°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 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 M4.7 147 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 145 km
Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 135 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 132 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 27 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 141 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 139 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 146 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 41 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 35 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 145 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 32 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 51 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 50 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 129 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 123 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 16 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (16°C) 2.9 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Kollum has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 36°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Kollum

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Piter Jelles !mpulse
Lauwers College
OBS Professor Casimir
Koningin Julianaschool
Bernhardschool
CBS De Wegwijzer
Kindcentrum Kollum
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Radio Stations near Kollum

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tukker FM folk, oldies MP3 192 kbps
Joy Radio MP3 192 kbps
Grolloo Radio americana, blues MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noord nieuws, regio MP3 192 kbps
zendpiraat folk music MP3 320 kbps
Baars classic Rock classic rock, hard rock MP3 320 kbps
RTV NOF radio local radio, music MP3 192 kbps
RTV Drenthe adult contemporary, regional MP3 192 kbps
XerosRadio Top 40 top 40 AAC
RSO radio community radio - seniors, local radio MP3 192 kbps
OOG Radio local radio MP3
Lokale Omroep Ameland local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Assen MP3 320 kbps
Regio FM local news, local radio MP3 256 kbps
Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream AAC+ 64 kbps
De Vrolijke Snuiters 24/7, various music MP3 192 kbps
Radio n31 piraat, the best of 80's MP3 320 kbps
Radio Esperando MP3 192 kbps
Radio Golfbreker MP3 192 kbps
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
Planet 90 90's, dance MP3 192 kbps
Music from earth dutch music, various music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Kollum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Fiskershúske
Blik Trommel en Oudheden Museum
Borg & Nationaal Rijtuigmuseum Nienoord
Botanische Tuin De Kruidhof
Bunkermuseum Schlei
Coendersborch
De Rode Pannen
Fogelsanghstate
Gevangenismuseum
IJstijdenmuseum
It Kokelhûs fan Jan en Sjut
Iwema Steenhuis
Kollumer Museum Mr. Andreae
Kostuummuseum De Gouden Leeuw
Lancaster-expositie
Landbouw- en streekmuseum 't Rieuw
Landbouwmuseum 'de Brink'
LEGiO Museum
Molenmuseum De Eendracht
museum 'Het Joodse Schooltje'
Museum De Schierstins
Museum Dokkum
Museum Drachten
Museum Farm
Museumboerderij Ot en Sien
Museumdrukkerij IJzer & Lood
Natuurmuseum Bruinenberg
Observeum
Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet
Openluchtmuseum De Sûkerei
Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs
RariteitenKabinet Gribus
Schatkoamer Ollerom
Schelpenmuseum Paal 14
Scherjon's Klompenmuseum
Skûtsjemuseum
Verhildersum Estate
Victory Museum
Visserijmuseum Zoutkamp
Vlasmuseum
Werelderfgoedcentrum (WEC) Waddenzee

Libraries in Kollum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Beetsterzwaag0.0
Bibliotheek Buitenpost0.0
Bibliotheek De Westereen0.0
Bibliotheek Dokkum0.0
Bibliotheek Drachten0.0
Bibliotheek Grijpskerk0.0
Bibliotheek Grootegast0.0
Bibliotheek Haulerwijk0.0
Bibliotheek Kollum0.0
Bibliotheek Leek0.0
Bibliotheek Marum0.0
Bibliotheek Oldehove0.0
Bibliotheek Schiermonnikoog0.0
Bibliotheek Surhuisterveen0.0
Bibliotheek Ureterp0.0
dbieb Burgum0.0

Farmers Markets in Kollum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt Raadhuisplein
Streekproductenmarkt Nienoord

Restaurants in Kollum

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

´t roode hoofd
Gasterij Manjefiek
Golden River
Tasty House Bistro

Cafes in Kollum

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Café WALD

Cinemas in Kollum

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Filmhuis Kollum

Theatres in Kollum

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Colle

Zoos in Kollum

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hertenkamp

Clinics in Kollum

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NL #1510374039

Dentists in Kollum

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mondhygiënepraktijk Van der Vinne
Tandartspraktijk Hibma
Tandartspraktijk R.R. Venekamp

Veterinaries in Kollum

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dierenartsenpraktijk Kollum-Buitenpost

Gas Stations in Kollum

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tamoil
TotalEnergies Express Kollum

Banks in Kollum

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASN Bank

Gyms in Kollum

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balanza Beweegcentrum
CrossFit
Fit-Now!

Breweries in Kollum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierbrouwerij Maallust

Airports Near Kollum

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Ameland Airport BallumSmall Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
De Voorst GlidersiteSmall Airport
Drachten AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoogeveen AirfieldSmall Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace CenterSmall Airport
Veendam GlidersiteSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kollum

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PostNL Bruna

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kollum

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gereformeerde kerk
Maartenskerk
Oosterkerk

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 Kollum

What is the population of Kollum?

Kollum has a population of 5,529 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 770 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles.

Is Kollum 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 Kollum?

Kollum 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 62°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

How is the job market in Kollum?

There are 442 business establishments in the area.

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