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Obbicht, The Netherlands

Limburg · The Netherlands

Obbicht is a small town in Limburg, The Netherlands with a population of 1,895. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,895 Population 4,859/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
44.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$55,512 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,512 median income

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About Obbicht

Obbicht en Papenhoven is a former municipality in the Dutch province of Limburg. It consisted of the villages Obbicht and Papenhoven, located on the river Meuse about 8 km northwest of Sittard.

People

Population1,895
Density4,859/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$55,512

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population1,895
Population Density4,859 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates51.0283°, 5.7806°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceLimburg
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation44.7 inches (1,134 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.6 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$55,512

About Obbicht

Obbicht is a small town in The Netherlands (Limburg) with a population of 1,895. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Obbicht is $55,512, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 152 business establishments.

Income: Obbicht vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$55,512
26% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)152

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Obbicht

Obbicht has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 759 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.2°C / 38°F 0.6° / 5.7° 63.8
Feb 3.7°C / 39°F 0.7° / 6.7° 57.7
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.7° 54.6
Apr 10°C / 50°F 5° / 15° 41.1
May 13.8°C / 57°F 8.7° / 18.8° 57.7
Jun 16.7°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.7° 68.8
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.8° / 23.8° 72.9
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13.4° / 23.5° 83.8
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.7° 57.6
Oct 11°C / 52°F 7.3° / 14.8° 64.7
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F 3.8° / 9.7° 62.3
Dec 3.8°C / 39°F 1.4° / 6.3° 74.3
Obbicht experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below The Netherlands avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density4,859/sq mi
Coordinates51.0283°N, 5.7806°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

449 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 14 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 27 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 10 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 124 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 145 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 36 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 89 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 130 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 75 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 75 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 146 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 14 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 44 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 66 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 147 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 95 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 23 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 23 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 9 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in

Obbicht has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Obbicht

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
BS De Kingbeek - - - -
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Radio Stations near Obbicht

54 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
jungletrain.net - 24/7 drum and bass - MP3 256 kbps
Omroep Brabant news, omroep brabant MP3 256 kbps
4 The Music - Dance, House and Techno. Live DJs. dance, disco MP3 320 kbps
100,5 Das Hitradio (BE) hits, lederland AAC+ 48 kbps
L1 Radio limburg, lokaal MP3 256 kbps
Q-Music Limburg - AAC+ 96 kbps
Slonsky Radio (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
BlackBeats.FM (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Glow FM local news, local radio MP3
Omroep Brabant - Radio - MP3 256 kbps
Falcon Radio - MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Liège (BE) rtbf MP3
Radion JND - MP3 192 kbps
Boo 105.1 FM - Bilzen, be (BE) - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Omroep Venlo local music, local news MP3
Radio Internazionale (BE) italian pop MP3 192 kbps
Happy Sound Music 24/7, afro house MP3 192 kbps
happy.radio (NL) - MP3 128 kbps
Zender Groenveld 24/7, various music MP3 192 kbps
Centrum Radio local news, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
RTV Maastricht 107.5 maastricht, top 40 MP3 320 kbps
100,5 DAS HITRADIO Alemannia-Livestream (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
BRF1 Radio (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
LFM Radio (FR) outre-mer MP3 192 kbps
Warm FM 104.2 (BE) electronic MP3 320 kbps
Studio040 pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio Son en Breugel local news, local radio MP3
Rara Radio alternative UNKNOWN
HiTec Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
NU Radio local news, news AAC 320 kbps
Friendtastic Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Radio 4 Brainport, Eindhoven (64 k AAC) music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Venlo Vintage 50s, 60s AAC 128 kbps
Radio 4 Brainport (192 k MP3) music, news MP3 192 kbps
Lokale Radio Lanaken (BE) pop MP3 320 kbps
RCF Liège (BE) christian MP3 256 kbps
100,5 Das Hitradio - MP3 128 kbps
Omroep Voeren - Vroenhoven, Be (BE) - MP3 320 kbps
WRD2 - Aachen und Region (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Kultradio24 (DE) 00's, 00s MP3 128 kbps
Wohltat Radio (DE) various AAC 128 kbps
Radio De Musketiers 24/7, various music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zuyd music MP3 128 kbps
Technotune (DE) house, minimal MP3 128 kbps
Double Z Radio - MP3 192 kbps
RTV Parkstad - MP3 192 kbps
American Forces Network Benelux-The Eagle - MP3 96 kbps
Vera Radio middle of the road, nederlands MP3 320 kbps
Radio ZO-NWS local music, local news MP3
musicalradio.de (DE) - MP3 320 kbps
Novum FM (DE) pop, rock MP3 192 kbps
FM Goud Maasland (BE) - MP3 256 kbps
Happy Sound Music Limburg dance, disco MP3 192 kbps
Sjeffm classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Obbicht

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apotheekmuseum
Archeologisch Museum
Bakkerijmuseum Marleetjeshof
Bauernmuseum Selfkant
Bocholter Brouwerijmuseum
Bocholter Brouwerijmuseum
Boerderij- en Heemkundemuseum Schimmert
Bonnefantenmuseum
Brug van Vroenhoven
Bureau Europa
Carnavalmuseum Mechelen-aan-de-Maas
Cultuurhistorisch Museum Asselt
Cuypershuis
De Schat van Simpelveld
De Schat van Simpelveld
De Schatkamer
Dynastiemuseum
Elsmuseum
Gerhard-Tholen-Stube
Goalmine
Grathemermolen
Heemkunde Museum
Historiehuis van de Maasvallei
Kapel van Verbeelding
kruisweg op de Schaelsberg
Kunst- en Verzamelhuis
Limburgs Openluchtmuseum Eynderhoof
Maas Binnenvaartmuseum
Maastricht Museum
Maison de la Montagne Saint Pierre
Marres
Mijndepot
Miljoenenlijn
Miljoenenlijn
Museum "Terug in de Tijd"
Museum aan het Vrijthof
Museum Het Ursulinenconvent/ Familiemuseum/ Café en Winkel/ Dubois/ Apothekerstuin/ VVV/ Breusterbrouwers
Museum of Illusions
Museum Thorn
Museum Valkenburg
Museum van de Mijnwerkerswoning
Museum van de Vrouw
Museum W
Museumkelder Derlon
Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht
Nederlands Mijnmuseum
Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial Museum
Radio-Museum Bocket
Regionaal Archeologisch Musuem
Rijtuigenmuseum
Roerstreekmuseum
Romeinse Katakomben
Spoormuseum
Stadsmuseum
Streekmuseum Stevensweert & Ohé en Laak
Treasury of the Basilica of Saint Servatius
Vestingmuseum Maastricht
Waterburcht Pietersheim
Zollmuseum
Zollmuseum

Libraries in Obbicht

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioptheek Neer0.0
Bibliotheek Amstenrade0.0
Bibliotheek Baexem0.0
Bibliotheek Beek0.0
Bibliotheek Berg en Terblijt0.0
Bibliotheek Bocholtz0.0
Bibliotheek Bocholtz0.0
Bibliotheek Born0.0
Bibliotheek Bree0.0
Bibliotheek Brunssum0.0
Bibliotheek Budel0.0
Bibliotheek De Boekerij Riemst0.0
Bibliotheek De Priool Bocholt0.0
Bibliotheek de Wal0.0
Bibliotheek Echt-Susteren0.0
Bibliotheek Eijsden, Jeugdafdeling0.0
Bibliotheek Geleen0.0
Bibliotheek Haelen0.0
Bibliotheek Heel0.0
Bibliotheek Heythuysen0.0
Bibliotheek Horn0.0
Bibliotheek Ittervoort0.0
Bibliotheek Kinrooi0.0
Bibliotheek Lanaken0.0
Bibliotheek Landgraaf0.0
Bibliotheek Ligne Sittard0.0
Bibliotheek Linne0.0
Bibliotheek Maasbracht0.0
Bibliotheek Maaseik0.0
Bibliotheek Margraten0.0
Bibliotheek Meerssen0.0
Bibliotheek Molenbeersel0.0
Bibliotheek Nuth0.0
Bibliotheek Oudsbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Roggel0.0
Bibliotheek Schinveld0.0
Bibliotheek Servicepunt Kerkrade-West0.0
Bibliotheek Servicepunt Simpelveld0.0
Bibliotheek Servicepunt Simpelveld0.0
Bibliotheek Stein0.0
Bibliotheek Stramproy0.0
Bibliotheek Ulestraten0.0
Bibliotheek Valkenburg0.0
Bibliotheek Voerendaal0.0
Bibliotheek Weert0.0
Bibliotheekservicepunt Heer0.0
Bibliotheekservicepunt Malpertuis0.0
de Bib0.0
De Bibliotheek Bibliorura0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare bibliotheek0.0
Het Lichthuis0.0
Hoofdbibliotheek0.0
Jeugdbibliotheek de Hoeksteen0.0
Library of Things0.0
Maastricht City Library0.0
Maastricht University - Randwyck Library0.0
Open Leercentrum Graaf Huyn0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Dilsen-Stokkem0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Lanaken0.0
SCHUNCK Bibliotheek Heerlen Glaspaleis0.0
SCHUNCK Bibliotheek Heerlerbaan The Flash0.0
SCHUNCK Bibliotheek Heerlerheide Gen Coel0.0
SCHUNCK Bibliotheek Hoensbroek0.0
Servicepunt Hulsberg0.0
Servicepunt Merkelbeek0.0
Servicepunt Schimmert0.0
Tapijn Learning Spaces0.0
Uitleenpunt Klimmen0.0
Uitleenpunt Ransdaal0.0
Universiteitsbibliotheek0.0

Farmers Markets in Obbicht

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
De Biomarkt
Markt
Markt
Meerssen
Versmarkt Neerbeek

Castles in Obbicht

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kasteel Obbicht

Breweries in Obbicht

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alfa brouwerij
Alfa brouwerij
Brouwerij De Walnoot
Gerlachus Bierbrouwerij en Whiskystokerij
Gulpener
JD Brewery
Kraom Beer
Lindeboom Bierbrouwerij

Stadiums & Teams in Obbicht

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Ski Resorts Near Obbicht

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val de Wanne (ski alpin) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Weißer Stein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Alpin Ovifat 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Valley Peer Ski & Snowboardcentre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
De Schans 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Obbicht

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eindhoven AirportEINLarge Airport
Maastricht Aachen AirportMSTLarge Airport
Weeze (Niederrhein) AirportNRNLarge Airport
Geilenkirchen Air BaseGKEMedium Airport
Kempen Airport Budel-Medium Airport
Kleine Brogel Air Base-Medium Airport
Liège AirportLGGMedium Airport
Mönchengladbach AirportMGLMedium Airport
Volkel Air BaseUDEMedium Airport
Aachen-Merzbrück AirportAAHSmall Airport
Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield-Small Airport
Büllingen Airfield-Small Airport
Dahlemer Binz Airfield-Small Airport
Düren-Hürtgenwald Airfield-Small Airport
Elsenborn Air Base-Small Airport
Genk Zwartberg Airfield-Small Airport
Goch-Asperden Airfield-Small Airport
Grefrath-Niershorst Airfield-Small Airport
Heinsberg-Selfkant Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Kerken Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Kiewit Airfield Hasselt-Small Airport
Kückhoven Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Leopoldsburg Airfield-Small Airport
Linnich-Boslar Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Nistelrode Glidersite-Small Airport
Schaffen Airfield-Small Airport
Schinveld Glidersite-Small Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield-Small Airport
Spa-La Sauvenière Airfield-Small Airport
Stolberg-Diepenlinchen Airfield-Small Airport
Theux (Verviers) Airfield-Small Airport
Venlo Glidersite-Small Airport
Wanlo Glider Field-Small Airport
Zutendaal Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Obbicht

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sint-Willibrorduskapel
Sint-Willibrorduskerk

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 Obbicht

What is the population of Obbicht?

Obbicht has a population of 1,895 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 4,859 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

Is Obbicht expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,512, 26% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Obbicht?

Obbicht has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Obbicht?

There are 152 business establishments in the area.

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