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Nieuw-Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Drenthe · The Netherlands

Nieuw-Amsterdam is a small town in Drenthe, The Netherlands with a population of 4,730. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,730 Population 720/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$75,276 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$75,276 median income

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People

Population4,730
Density720/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,276

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population4,730
Population Density720 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates52.7117°, 6.8556°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceDrenthe
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (756 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$75,276

About Nieuw-Amsterdam

Nieuw-Amsterdam is a small town in The Netherlands (Drenthe) with a population of 4,730. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Nieuw-Amsterdam is $75,276, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 378 business establishments.

Income: Nieuw-Amsterdam vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$75,276
0% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)378

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Nieuw-Amsterdam

Nieuw-Amsterdam has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 69.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 51.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 28.4
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 40.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 56.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 79.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 83.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 60.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 59.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 71.1
Nieuw-Amsterdam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below The Netherlands avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density720/sq mi
Coordinates52.7117°N, 6.8556°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

261 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 70 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 67 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 128 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 134 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 121 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 82 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 76 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 139 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 83 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 64 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 140 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 80 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 145 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 122 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 120 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 69 km
May 7, 1996 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany M3.4 123 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 79 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 122 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 47°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 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 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) 2.9 in

Nieuw-Amsterdam has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Nieuw-Amsterdam

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
De Anbrenge - - - -
De Bron - - - -
De Zwaluw - - - -
De Bascule - - - -
Willem Alexanderschool - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nieuw-Amsterdam

33 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
Echtepiraten.nl echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 192 kbps
Radio Noord nieuws, regio MP3 192 kbps
Piratenpower country music, duits MP3 192 kbps
PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente oldies MP3 192 kbps
De Hollandse Piraten Gigant - MP3 192 kbps
RTV Drenthe adult contemporary, regional MP3 192 kbps
Hete Hits - MP3 256 kbps
Gigant FM dutch music, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
Radio Acacia - MP3 192 kbps
Twente FM pop, rock AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Noordvaarder Reiki healing, new wave MP3 128 kbps
KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hotradiohits Dab local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Tirolia-Express internet radio, schlager MP3 192 kbps
Radio de Twentseboys nederlands, nederlandstalig MP3 128 kbps
Radio Esperando - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Golfbreker - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Calypso oldies, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Eemsdelta contemporary MP3 320 kbps
Radio074 local music, music MP3 320 kbps
Planet 90 90's, dance MP3 192 kbps
Music from earth dutch music, various music MP3 320 kbps
firma lomp en onbenullig echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 128 kbps
piraten twente - MP3 192 kbps
Olympia Radio piratenhits MP3 320 kbps
Hitgolfradio.nl piraten, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Hermax goldies, oldies MP3 192 kbps
Nicky FM 80s, 90s MP3 256 kbps
Team FM Twente - MP3 192 kbps
Schützenfest im Radio (DE) aktuell, ballermann MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Nieuw-Amsterdam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Stadhuus
Aissatoe museum
Ambachtentuin en Houtzagerij
Ambachtentuin en Klompenmakerij
Ambachtentuin en Smederij
Bezoekerscentrum Orvelte
Bronzezeithof Uelsen
C+B Museum
EnergieRijk
Erdöl-Erdgas-Museum Twist
Heimathaus Rütenbrock
Hof für Heimatpflege
Hunebedcentrum
Industrieel Smalspoor Museum
Info Centrum Vechtdal
Jan Kruis Museum
Klooster Sibculo
Kunstverein Grafschaft Bentheim
Museum Collectie Brands
Museum Klooster Ter Apel
Museum of Contemporary Tibetan Art
Museum van Papierknipkunst
Museum Zwaantje Hans Stokman Hof
Myskery
Onderduikersmuseum de Duikelaar
Openluchtmuseum Ellert en Brammert
Ottenshoes
Speelgoedmuseum
Tractor & Werktuigen Museum Jan Drenthe
Van Gogh Huis
Vrachtauto's van Toen en Nu

Libraries in Nieuw-Amsterdam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Borger0.0
Bibliotheek Dalen0.0
Bibliotheek Emmen0.0
Bibliotheek Hardenberg0.0
Bibliotheek Musselkanaal0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuw-Amsterdam0.0
Bibliotheek Schoonebeek0.0
Bibliotheek Schoonoord0.0
Bibliotheek Ter Apel0.0
Hunebedcentrum Bibliotheek0.0
Leeszaal0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Coevorden0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei0.0
St. Ansgar0.0

Farmers Markets in Nieuw-Amsterdam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Weekmarkt Ter Apel
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Nieuw-Amsterdam

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Van der Valk Hotel Emmen

Restaurants in Nieuw-Amsterdam

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Roma
Lia Maria

Cafes in Nieuw-Amsterdam

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Postkantoor

Gas Stations in Nieuw-Amsterdam

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AVIA XPress Erica
Fieten Olie
OK
Tango Nieuw Amsterdam
TinQ

Breweries in Nieuw-Amsterdam

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
De Veteraan
Mommeriete

Stadiums & Teams in Nieuw-Amsterdam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nieuw-Amsterdam

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Twente AirportENSMedium Airport
Alte Ems Airfield-Small Airport
Borghorst Airfield-Small Airport
Dankern Airfield-Small Airport
Drachten Airfield-Small Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg-Small Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen-Small Airport
Hoogeveen Airfield-Small Airport
Meppen Air Base-Small Airport
Metelen Ultralight Airfield-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
Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield-Small Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Veendam Glidersite-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nieuw-Amsterdam

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Zuiderkerk

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 Nieuw-Amsterdam

What is the population of Nieuw-Amsterdam?

Nieuw-Amsterdam has a population of 4,730 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 720 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.

Is Nieuw-Amsterdam expensive to live in?

The median household income is $75,276, 0% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Nieuw-Amsterdam?

Nieuw-Amsterdam has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

How is the job market in Nieuw-Amsterdam?

There are 378 business establishments in the area.

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