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Makkum, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Makkum is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 3,285. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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3,285 Population 400/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.4 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 Makkum

Makkum

Makkum is a village of Súdwest-Fryslân municipality, west of Bolsward on the banks of the lake IJsselmeer in the province Friesland of the Netherlands. It had a population of around 3,460 in January 2017, making it the largest village of the former municipally Wûnseradiel. North and south of Makkum are nature reserves Noardwaard and Súdwaard. Belonging to Makkum is the hamlet Ingwier.

People

Population3,285
Density400/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population3,285
Population Density400 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates53.0546°, 5.4023°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation50.4 inches (1,280 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Makkum

Makkum is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 3,285. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 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 50.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Makkum is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 263 business establishments.

Income: Makkum vs The Netherlands

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)263

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Makkum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below The Netherlands avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density400/sq mi
Coordinates53.0546°N, 5.4023°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 79 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 77 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 83 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 103 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 121 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 84 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 91 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 90 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 95 km
Dec 4, 1998 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands M3.2 111 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 87 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 77 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 71 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 90 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 67 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 100 km
Aug 31, 1995 1 km WNW of Herpen, Netherlands M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Makkum has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Makkum

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OBS De Populier
CBS De Ark
Sint Martinusschool
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Radio Stations near Makkum

22 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
Hot radio Classics local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Urk FM christian, preaching MP3 128 kbps
Radio Seagull album, alternative MP3 128 kbps
XerosRadio Top 40 top 40 AAC
Grunn FM pop, streektaal MP3 192 kbps
Lokale Omroep Ameland local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Emmeloord MP3 192 kbps
Radio n31 piraat, the best of 80's MP3 320 kbps
Radio Seabreeze MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Zilt MP3 320 kbps
4EverRadio MP3 192 kbps
Dedimusic MP3 320 kbps
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
onverantwoord.com 24/7, various music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Spannenburg MP3 192 kbps
HoornRadio community radio, local news MP3 192 kbps
Ideaal FM hits, oldies MP3 192 kbps
Urk FM geestelijk misc MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Makkum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Afsluitdijk Wadden Center
Bezoekerscentrum, expeditieschip van Willem Barentsz
Bierbrouwerij Us Heit
Epemastate
Fietselfstedentocht
First Frisian Skating Museum
Gemeentemuseum Het Hannemahuis
It Tsiispakhús
Jopie Huisman Museum
Kazemattenmuseum Kornwerderzand
Keatsmuseum
Korendragershuisje
Kunst-van-Petra
Meijer Motoren Museum
Molenhuis De Jager
Museum De Tiid
Museum en Werkplaats Houtstad IJlst
Museum Hindeloopen
Museum Martena
Museum Warkums Erfskip
Ponthús
Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium
Skerven fan 'e Skar
Stadhuis Sloten Museum Stedhûs Sleat
Witte Swaen

Libraries in Makkum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Balk0.0
Bibliotheek Bolsward0.0
Bibliotheek Dronryp0.0
Bibliotheek Franeker0.0
Bibliotheek Harlingen0.0
Bibliotheek Koudum0.0
Bibliotheek Makkum0.0
Bibliotheek Wommels0.0
Bibliotheek Workum0.0

Farmers Markets in Makkum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Versmarkt De 3 Ambachten

Hotels in Makkum

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach Hotel de Vigilante
Hotel De Waag
Villa Mar

Restaurants in Makkum

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beaufort
Brasserie De eerste rang
Café-restaurant de Prins
De Zwaan
Feng Sheng
Grillroom
Hajé Zurich
It Posthûs
Juffrouw Nini
Lunchroom De Halte
Milano
Skom
Strandbar Thuishaven
Strandhuys Makkum

Cafes in Makkum

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hennie fan Richt
Rustpunt Koffie & theetuin de Hemmen
Theetuin bij Trijntje

Bus Stations in Makkum

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kop Afsluitdijk

Gas Stations in Makkum

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AVIA Makkum
Esso Breezanddijk
NL #2155781532
Tamoil express
Tamoil Makkum

Gyms in Makkum

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gesundheitszentrum

Breweries in Makkum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
De Friese Bierbrouwerij BV
Het Brouwdok

Airports Near Makkum

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amsterdam Airport SchipholAMSLarge Airport
De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air StationDHRMedium Airport
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Lelystad AirportLEYMedium Airport
Ameland Airport BallumSmall Airport
De Voorst GlidersiteSmall Airport
Drachten AirfieldSmall Airport
Middenmeer AirfieldSmall Airport
Noordkop GlidersiteSmall Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace CenterSmall Airport
Slootdorp GlidersiteSmall Airport
Texel International AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Makkum

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bonifatiuskerk
Doopsgezinde kerk
Het Anker
Nicolaaskerk
Sint Martinuskerk
Van Doniakerk

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 Makkum

What is the population of Makkum?

Makkum has a population of 3,285 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 400 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles.

Is Makkum 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 Makkum?

Makkum 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 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Makkum?

There are 263 business establishments in the area.

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