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Oosterwolde, The Netherlands
Friesland · The Netherlands
Oosterwolde is a small city in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 9,245. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Oosterwolde
Oosterwolde is the largest town in the municipality of Ooststellingwerf in the south-east of Friesland, the Netherlands. It is located to east from Heerenveen, west from Assen, south-east from Drachten. Oosterwolde developed primarily along the Opsterlandse Compagnonsvaart canal in the 19th century, where most of the industry was located. Oosterwolde has served as a regional center since peat extraction began in the 19th century and therefore boasts a relatively large number of amenities and social services. It has 9,825 inhabitants (2023).
People
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| Population | 9,245 |
| Population Density | 513 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9916°, 6.2910° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Friesland |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.0 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,808 |
About Oosterwolde
Oosterwolde is a small city in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 9,245. 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 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Oosterwolde vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $56,808 |
| 24% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 740 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Oosterwolde
Oosterwolde 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 | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9916°N, 6.2910°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Oosterwolde has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.0").
Schools in Oosterwolde
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBS In De Kring | - | - | - | - |
| Duisterhoutschool | - | - | - | - |
| C.B.S. De Akker | - | - | - | - |
| Stellingwerf College | - | - | - | - |
| OBS De Toekan | - | - | - | - |
| De Kampingerhof | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Oosterwolde
28 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grolloo Radio | americana, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Echtepiraten.nl | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 192 kbps | |
| zendpiraat | folk music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noord | nieuws, regio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV NOF radio | local radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Baars classic Rock | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Zwartewater FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RSO radio | community radio - seniors, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| RTV Drenthe | adult contemporary, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Assen | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RHYTHM 21 ZWOLLE | dance, dutch | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Regio FM | local news, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| De Vrolijke Snuiters | 24/7, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio n31 | piraat, the best of 80's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Esperando | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Golfbreker | - | MP3 192 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 | |
| Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Olympia Radio | piratenhits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DZB Dance Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Station amg | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VechtdalNL | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Regenboog | alternative, dutch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hitradio 038 | 00's, 2020s | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Oosterwolde
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borg & Nationaal Rijtuigmuseum Nienoord | ||||
| Coendersborch | ||||
| De Rode Pannen | ||||
| Gevangenismuseum | ||||
| Heksenmuseum de Heksehoeve | ||||
| Hildo Krop Museum | ||||
| Iwema Steenhuis | ||||
| Landbouw- en streekmuseum 't Rieuw | ||||
| LEGiO Museum | ||||
| Mensinge | ||||
| museum 'Het Joodse Schooltje' | ||||
| Museum De Proefkolonie | ||||
| Museum Drachten | ||||
| Museum Havezate Mensinge | ||||
| Museum Kinderwereld | ||||
| Museum Valse Kunst | ||||
| Museumboerderij "Pasmans Huus" | ||||
| Museumboerderij Ot en Sien | ||||
| Museumdrukkerij IJzer & Lood | ||||
| Nationaal Vlechtmuseum | ||||
| Oermuseum | ||||
| Oold Ark | ||||
| Open Science Hub “De Melkweg” | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Steenwijk | ||||
| Stoommachine 'De Toekomst' | ||||
| Streekmusuem Opsterland | ||||
| Victory Museum | ||||
| Villa Rams Woerthe | ||||
| Zeemuseum Miramar |
Libraries in Oosterwolde
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Beetsterzwaag | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beilen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Diever | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Drachten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gorredijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Grootegast | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Haulerwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Havelte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Jubbega | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Leek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Marum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Noordwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Norg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Norg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oosterwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Peize | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Peize | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Roden | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ruinen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Steenwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Surhuisterveen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ureterp | 0.0 | |||||
| Bosbieb | 0.0 | |||||
| Groninger Forum Vinkhuizen | 0.0 | |||||
| Groninger Forum Vinkhuizen | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanze Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanze Library | 0.0 | |||||
| OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk | 0.0 | |||||
| OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk | 0.0 | |||||
| UB Zernike | 0.0 | |||||
| UB Zernike | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Oosterwolde
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Markt | |||||
| Friese Streekmarkt | |||||
| Markt Raadhuisplein | |||||
| Streekproductenmarkt Nienoord | |||||
| Weekmarkt Gorredijk |
Restaurants in Oosterwolde
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Oosterwolde
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Oosterwolde
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Oosterwolde
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Oosterwolde
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Oosterwolde
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Oosterwolde
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierbrouwerij Maallust |
Airports Near Oosterwolde
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | Medium Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Ameland Airport Ballum | - | Small Airport |
| Borkum Airport | BMK | Small Airport |
| De Voorst Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Drachten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoogeveen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Royal Dutch Aerospace Center | - | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Teuge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Oosterwolde
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dagbesteding - Praktijk/Atelier Ilona Molenaar | ||
| Gezinskliniek De Borch |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Oosterwolde
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| De Heer Die Wederkomt (RK) | |
| Evangelische gemeente De Levensbron | |
| Hooge Eschkerk | |
| Protestantse Gemeente - Het Anker |
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 Oosterwolde
What is the population of Oosterwolde?
Oosterwolde has a population of 9,245 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 513 people per square mile, spread across 18.0 square miles.
Is Oosterwolde expensive to live in?
The median household income is $56,808, 24% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Oosterwolde?
Oosterwolde 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 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 11.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Oosterwolde?
There are 740 business establishments in the area.