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Makkinga, The Netherlands
Friesland · The Netherlands
Makkinga is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 630. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 630 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9809°, 6.2174° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Friesland |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1 inches (1,146 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.5 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,808 |
About Makkinga
Makkinga is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 630. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Makkinga vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $56,808 |
| 24% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 50 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Makkinga
Makkinga 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 | 52.1°F |
| 4% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9809°N, 6.2174°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Makkinga has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.0").
Schools in Makkinga
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS de Stelling | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Makkinga
30 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grolloo Radio | americana, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Echtepiraten.nl | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Noord | nieuws, regio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| zendpiraat | folk music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV NOF radio | local radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hot radio Classics | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Baars classic Rock | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RSO radio | community radio - seniors, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV Drenthe | adult contemporary, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| Zwartewater FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lokale Omroep Ameland | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| De Vrolijke Snuiters | 24/7, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Regio FM | local news, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio n31 | piraat, the best of 80's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Omroep Assen | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RHYTHM 21 ZWOLLE | dance, dutch | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Esperando | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Golfbreker | — | MP3 192 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 Weststellingwerf Centraal | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Olympia Radio | piratenhits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DZB Dance Radio | — | MP3 320 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 |
Museums in Makkinga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1e Nederlands Opel Automuseum | ||||
| Borg & Nationaal Rijtuigmuseum Nienoord | ||||
| Coendersborch | ||||
| De Rode Pannen | ||||
| Gevangenismuseum | ||||
| Heksenmuseum de Heksehoeve | ||||
| Herbarium Frisicum | ||||
| Hildo Krop Museum | ||||
| Iwema Steenhuis | ||||
| Landbouw- en streekmuseum 't Rieuw | ||||
| LEGiO Museum | ||||
| Mensinge | ||||
| museum 'Het Joodse Schooltje' | ||||
| Museum 't Kiekhuus | ||||
| Museum De Proefkolonie | ||||
| Museum Drachten | ||||
| Museum Havezate Mensinge | ||||
| Museum Kinderwereld | ||||
| Museum Valse Kunst | ||||
| Museumboerderij "Pasmans Huus" | ||||
| Museumboerderij Ot en Sien | ||||
| Museumdrukkerij IJzer & Lood | ||||
| Nationaal Vlechtmuseum | ||||
| Observeum | ||||
| Oermuseum | ||||
| Oold Ark | ||||
| Open Science Hub “De Melkweg” | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs | ||||
| Oudheidkamer Weststellingwerf | ||||
| Scherjon's Klompenmuseum | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Steenwijk | ||||
| Stoommachine 'De Toekomst' | ||||
| Streekmusuem Opsterland | ||||
| Victory Museum | ||||
| Villa Rams Woerthe | ||||
| Zeemuseum Miramar |
Libraries in Makkinga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Beetsterzwaag | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Diever | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Drachten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gorredijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Grootegast | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Haulerwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Havelte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Jubbega | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Leek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Marum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Noordwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Norg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Norg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oosterwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Roden | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ruinen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Steenwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Surhuisterveen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ureterp | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wolvega | 0.0 | |||||
| Bosbieb | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Burgum | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Makkinga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Markt | |||||
| Friese Streekmarkt | |||||
| Markt Raadhuisplein | |||||
| Streekproductenmarkt Nienoord | |||||
| Weekmarkt Gorredijk |
Restaurants in Makkinga
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Makkinga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierbrouwerij Maallust |
Airports Near Makkinga
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | Medium Airport |
| Lelystad Airport | LEY | Medium Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Ameland Airport Ballum | — | Small Airport |
| Borkum Airport | BMK | Small Airport |
| De Voorst Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Drachten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoogeveen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Royal Dutch Aerospace Center | — | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Teuge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Makkinga
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dagbesteding - Praktijk/Atelier Ilona Molenaar |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Makkinga
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bonifatiuskerk |
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Public Holidays in The Netherlands
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What is the population of Makkinga?
Makkinga has a population of 630 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 18.0 square miles.
Is Makkinga 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 Makkinga?
Makkinga has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Makkinga?
There are 50 business establishments in the area.