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Nieuw-Buinen, The Netherlands

Drenthe · The Netherlands

Nieuw-Buinen is a small town in Drenthe, The Netherlands with a population of 4,705. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,705 Population 408/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
44.5 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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About Nieuw-Buinen

Nieuw-Buinen

Nieuw-Buinen is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Borger-Odoorn, and lies about 21 kilometres (13 mi) north of Emmen.

People

Population4,705
Density408/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,276

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population4,705
Population Density408 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates52.9625°, 6.9500°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceDrenthe
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,130 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.1 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$75,276

About Nieuw-Buinen

Nieuw-Buinen is a small town in The Netherlands (Drenthe) with a population of 4,705. 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 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Nieuw-Buinen is $75,276, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 376 business establishments.

Income: Nieuw-Buinen vs The Netherlands

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)376

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Nieuw-Buinen

Nieuw-Buinen 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.7°C / 37°F 0.4° / 5° 68.4
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F 0.5° / 5.8° 52.9
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 2.1° / 9.6° 52.4
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 4.6° / 14.6° 40.3
May 13.2°C / 56°F 8.2° / 18.2° 58.4
Jun 15.9°C / 61°F 11° / 20.8° 67.1
Jul 18°C / 64°F 12.9° / 23° 83.6
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 12.7° / 22.9° 80.3
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 10° / 19° 73.6
Oct 10.5°C / 51°F 6.9° / 14.1° 66.0
Nov 6.3°C / 43°F 3.7° / 8.9° 64.7
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 1.2° / 5.6° 74.6
Nieuw-Buinen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below The Netherlands avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²)
Population Density408/sq mi
Coordinates52.9625°N, 6.9500°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.07"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 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 87 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 84 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 112 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 52 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 98 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 99 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 80 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 100 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 149 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 150 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 54 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 85 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 44 km
Mar 5, 2007 1 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.3 149 km
Feb 27, 2007 2 km SSW of Schermbeck, Germany M3.2 145 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 54 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 150 km
Nov 18, 1996 2 km NNE of Hünxe, Germany M3.1 146 km
Apr 18, 2007 3 km SSW of Dorsten, Germany M3.1 148 km
May 9, 2003 2 km NE of Schermbeck, Germany M3.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Nieuw-Buinen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Nieuw-Buinen

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
De Klister
School 75
De Poolster
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Radio Stations near Nieuw-Buinen

28 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
Piratenpower country music, duits MP3 192 kbps
Gigant FM dutch music, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
OOG Radio local radio MP3
Hete Hits MP3 256 kbps
RTV Drenthe adult contemporary, regional MP3 192 kbps
RSO radio community radio - seniors, 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
Omroep Eemsdelta contemporary MP3 320 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 Esperando MP3 192 kbps
Radio Golfbreker MP3 192 kbps
Radio Calypso oldies, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Schützenfest im Radio (DE) aktuell, ballermann MP3 128 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
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

Museums in Nieuw-Buinen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dorpsmuseum De Kluis
EnergieRijk
Heimathaus Rütenbrock
Heimathof Altenberge
Historische werkplaats
Hunebedcentrum
Imkermuseum
Kaarsenmakerij
Kapiteinswoning
Klokkengieterijmuseum Heiligerlee
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
Nationaal Busmuseum
Noord-Nederlands Trein & Tram Museum
Oorlogshistorie 1940-1945
Openluchtmuseum Ellert en Brammert
Poppentheater & Museum
Restaurant Slaait'nhoes
Slag bij Heiligerlee
Speelgoedmuseum
Synagogaal Museum
Terra Mora
Tractor & Werktuigen Museum Jan Drenthe
Van Gogh Huis
Veenkoloniaal museum
Vestingmuseum

Libraries in Nieuw-Buinen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Bellingwolde0.0
Bibliotheek Blijham0.0
Bibliotheek Borger0.0
Bibliotheek Dr. A. Jacobs College0.0
Bibliotheek Emmen0.0
Bibliotheek Finsterwolde0.0
Bibliotheek Gieten0.0
Bibliotheek Hoogezand0.0
Bibliotheek Midwolda0.0
Bibliotheek Musselkanaal0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuw-Amsterdam0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuwe Pekela0.0
Bibliotheek Noordbroek0.0
Bibliotheek Onstwedde0.0
Bibliotheek Oude Pekela0.0
Bibliotheek Schoonoord0.0
Bibliotheek Stadskanaal0.0
Bibliotheek Ter Apel0.0
Bibliotheek Vlagtwedde0.0
Bibliotheek Winschoten0.0
Bibliotheek Zuidbroek0.0
Bonifatiushaus0.0
Bonifatiushaus0.0
Hunebedcentrum Bibliotheek0.0
Leeszaal0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Veendam0.0

Farmers Markets in Nieuw-Buinen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maandagmarkt
Weekmarkt Ter Apel

Restaurants in Nieuw-Buinen

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ali Baba
Amigo Grillroom
Chinees Restaurant Nieuwe Ster

Cafes in Nieuw-Buinen

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rustpunt HolmHuis Brocante & Theeschenkerij

Gas Stations in Nieuw-Buinen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
TotalEnergies Drentse Poort

Breweries in Nieuw-Buinen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
De Veteraan

Stadiums & Teams in Nieuw-Buinen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nieuw-Buinen

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Twente AirportENSMedium Airport
Wittmundhafen Air BaseMedium Airport
Alte Ems AirfieldSmall Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
Brockzetel Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dankern AirfieldSmall Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-PapenburgSmall Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-LingenSmall Airport
Hoogeveen AirfieldSmall Airport
Juist AirportJUISmall Airport
Meppen Air BaseSmall Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Oostwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Bentlage AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Eschendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Salland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Stadskanaal AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Veendam GlidersiteSmall Airport

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-Buinen

What is the population of Nieuw-Buinen?

Nieuw-Buinen has a population of 4,705 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 408 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.

Is Nieuw-Buinen 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-Buinen?

Nieuw-Buinen 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 Nieuw-Buinen?

There are 376 business establishments in the area.

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