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Nieuwe Pekela, The Netherlands
Groningen · The Netherlands
Nieuwe Pekela is a small town in Groningen, The Netherlands with a population of 3,895. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nieuwe Pekela
Nieuwe Pekela is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Pekela, about 7 km southeast of Veendam. The village started as a peat colony, and was named after the river Pekel A. During the 19th century, the village was active in the maritime trade, and contains a museum dedicated to the maritime history. In December 1969, the first women strike of the Netherlands occurred in Nieuwe Pekela.
People
Economy
B+Climate
| Population | 3,895 |
| Population Density | 456 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.0792°, 6.9653° |
| 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 Nieuwe Pekela
Nieuwe Pekela is a small town in The Netherlands (Groningen) with a population of 3,895. 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 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Nieuwe Pekela vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $69,768 |
| 7% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 312 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Nieuwe Pekela
Nieuwe Pekela 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 | 52.0°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 | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 456/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.0792°N, 6.9653°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Nieuwe Pekela 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 (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Nieuwe Pekela
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBS Groen van Prinsterer | — | — | — | — |
| OBS de Linde | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nieuwe Pekela
29 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 | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| RSO radio | community radio - seniors, local radio | 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 Ostfriesland Bürgerradio (DE) | alternative, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Assen | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (new) | — | MP3 | |
| Regio FM | local news, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) (DE) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| Team FM Twente | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (DE) | — | MP3 | |
| De Vrolijke Snuiters | 24/7, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Esperando | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Golfbreker | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso | oldies, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Eemsdelta | contemporary | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Planet 90 | 90's, dance | 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 |
Museums in Nieuwe Pekela
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorpsmuseum De Kluis | ||||
| Fraeylemaborg | ||||
| Gemaal De Hoogte | ||||
| Heimathaus Rütenbrock | ||||
| Historische werkplaats | ||||
| Hunebedcentrum | ||||
| Kaarsenmakerij | ||||
| Kapiteinswoning | ||||
| Kinderwagenmuseum | ||||
| Klokkengieterijmuseum Heiligerlee | ||||
| Kunsthal | ||||
| Museum Archeologische Vondsten | ||||
| Museum de Oude Wolden | ||||
| Museum Klooster Ter Apel | ||||
| Museum Mohlmann | ||||
| Museum Slaait'nhoes | ||||
| Museum Stad Appingedam | ||||
| Museum Stoomgemaal Winschoten | ||||
| Museumgemaal Cremer | ||||
| Museumkazerne SOB | ||||
| Museumspoorlijn STAR | ||||
| Nationaal Busmuseum | ||||
| Noord-Nederlands Trein & Tram Museum | ||||
| Oorlogshistorie 1940-1945 | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum Ellert en Brammert | ||||
| Politiepettenmuseum | ||||
| Poppentheater & Museum | ||||
| Restaurant Slaait'nhoes | ||||
| Slag bij Heiligerlee | ||||
| Speelgoedmuseum | ||||
| Synagogaal Museum | ||||
| Terra Mora | ||||
| Tractor & Werktuigen Museum Jan Drenthe | ||||
| Veenkoloniaal museum | ||||
| Vestingmuseum | ||||
| Vestingmuseum Bad Nieuweschans | ||||
| Visserijmuseum Termunterzijl |
Libraries in Nieuwe Pekela
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afhaalpunt Bad Nieuweschans | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Appingedam | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Bellingwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Blijham | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Borger | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dr. A. Jacobs College | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Finsterwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gieten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hoogezand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Midwolda | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Musselkanaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwe Pekela | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Noordbroek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Onstwedde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oude Pekela | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Schoonoord | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Siddeburen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Slochteren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Slochteren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Stadskanaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ter Apel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Vlagtwedde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Winschoten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zuidbroek | 0.0 | |||||
| Hunebedcentrum Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeszaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Veendam | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nieuwe Pekela
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maandagmarkt | |||||
| Weekmarkt Ter Apel |
Restaurants in Nieuwe Pekela
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nieuwe Pekela
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nieuwe Pekela
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nieuwe Pekela
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nieuwe Pekela
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baltrum Airport | BMR | 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 |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Norden-Norddeich Airport | NOD | Small Airport |
| Norderney Airport | NRD | Small Airport |
| Oostwold 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 Nieuwe Pekela
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evangelisch Lutherse Kerk | |
| Gereformeerde Kerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Nieuwe Pekela
What is the population of Nieuwe Pekela?
Nieuwe Pekela has a population of 3,895 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 456 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.
Is Nieuwe Pekela 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 Nieuwe Pekela?
Nieuwe Pekela 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 Nieuwe Pekela?
There are 312 business establishments in the area.