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Musselkanaal, The Netherlands
Groningen · The Netherlands
Musselkanaal is a small city in Groningen, The Netherlands with a population of 7,350. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Musselkanaal
Musselkanaal is a town in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Stadskanaal and is directly southeast from the center of Stadskanaal on the linear development (lintdorp) and the canal, which flows on to Ter Apel and Barnflair. Musselkanaal was established by the city of Groningen in the 1840s to exploit the peat. It used to be part of the municipality of Onstwedde, but was merged into Stadskanaal in 1968.
People
Economy
B+Climate
| Population | 7,350 |
| Population Density | 1,019 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9325°, 7.0153° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Groningen |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.5 inches (1,130 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.1 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $69,768 |
About Musselkanaal
Musselkanaal is a small city in The Netherlands (Groningen) with a population of 7,350. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Musselkanaal vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $69,768 |
| 7% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 588 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Musselkanaal
Musselkanaal has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 782 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,019/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9325°N, 7.0153°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Musselkanaal has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.7").
Schools in Musselkanaal
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS De Musselhorst | — | — | — | — |
| R.K. St Antoniusschool | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Musselkanaal
31 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grolloo Radio | americana, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Continu | classics, dutch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HITZZZ!! | deutsch, dutch music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Noord | nieuws, regio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| zendpiraat | folk music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Piratenpower | country music, duits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gigant FM | dutch music, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV Drenthe | adult contemporary, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RSO radio | community radio - seniors, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hete Hits | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Esperando | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Planet 90 | 90's, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| De Vrolijke Snuiters | 24/7, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Regio FM | local news, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Omroep Assen | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio (DE) | alternative, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Golfbreker | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso | oldies, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Eemsdelta | contemporary | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Hermax | goldies, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tirolia-Express | internet radio, schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| firma lomp en onbenullig | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Olympia Radio | piratenhits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hitgolfradio.nl | piraten, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Team FM Twente | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Schützenfest im Radio (DE) | aktuell, ballermann | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nicky FM | 80s, 90s | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Musselkanaal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amisia Anleger | ||||
| EnergieRijk | ||||
| Heimathaus Rütenbrock | ||||
| Heimathof Altenberge | ||||
| Historische werkplaats | ||||
| Hunebedcentrum | ||||
| Imkermuseum | ||||
| Inselmühle | ||||
| Kaarsenmakerij | ||||
| Kapiteinswoning | ||||
| Klokkengieterijmuseum Heiligerlee | ||||
| Miniwelten Lathen | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum Haren | ||||
| Museum Archeologische Vondsten | ||||
| Museum Collectie Brands | ||||
| Museum de Oude Wolden | ||||
| Museum Klooster Ter Apel | ||||
| Museum of Contemporary Tibetan Art | ||||
| Museum Slaait'nhoes | ||||
| Museum Stoomgemaal Winschoten | ||||
| Museumkazerne SOB | ||||
| Museumspoorlijn STAR | ||||
| Myskery | ||||
| Noord-Nederlands Trein & Tram Museum | ||||
| Poppentheater & Museum | ||||
| Restaurant Slaait'nhoes | ||||
| Schifffahrtmuseum | ||||
| Slag bij Heiligerlee | ||||
| Speelgoedmuseum | ||||
| Synagogaal Museum | ||||
| Terra Mora | ||||
| Tractor & Werktuigen Museum Jan Drenthe | ||||
| Van Gogh Huis | ||||
| Veenkoloniaal museum | ||||
| Vestingmuseum | ||||
| Vestingmuseum Bad Nieuweschans |
Libraries in Musselkanaal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Bellingwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Blijham | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Borger | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Emmen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Musselkanaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuw-Amsterdam | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwe Pekela | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Onstwedde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oude Pekela | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Stadskanaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ter Apel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Vlagtwedde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Winschoten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zuidbroek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonifatiushaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonifatiushaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Hunebedcentrum Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| KÖB Herz-Jesu Altharen | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeszaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Veendam | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Musselkanaal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maandagmarkt | |||||
| Weekmarkt Ter Apel |
Restaurants in Musselkanaal
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Musselkanaal
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Musselkanaal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Veteraan |
Stadiums & Teams in Musselkanaal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Musselkanaal
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Borkum Airport | BMK | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | — | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | — | Small Airport |
| Hoogeveen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Juist Airport | JUI | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Norden-Norddeich Airport | NOD | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Bentlage Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Musselkanaal
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| BGM Jabes | |
| De Ontmoeting (PKN) | |
| Sint-Antoniuskerk | |
| Wat Buddha Parami |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Musselkanaal
What is the population of Musselkanaal?
Musselkanaal has a population of 7,350 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 1,019 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles.
Is Musselkanaal expensive to live in?
The median household income is $69,768, 7% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Musselkanaal?
Musselkanaal has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Musselkanaal?
There are 588 business establishments in the area.