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Rottum, The Netherlands
Friesland · The Netherlands
Rottum is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 660. Elevation: -7 ft (-2 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 660 |
| Population Density | 45 / sq mi |
| Elevation | -7 ft (-2 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9366°, 5.8945° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Friesland |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1 inches (1,146 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.5 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,808 |
About Rottum
Rottum is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 660. The city sits at an elevation of -7 feet (-2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Rottum vs The Netherlands
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,808 |
| 24% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 53 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -7 ft (-2 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (37.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9366°N, 5.8945°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Rottum has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.8").
Schools in Rottum
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Ynset | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Rottum
32 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tukker FM | folk, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Joy Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIONL | 24/7, dutch music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zeilsteen radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Baars classic Rock | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV NOF radio | local radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hot radio Classics | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Seagull | album, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Urk FM | christian, preaching | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zwartewater FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XerosRadio Top 40 | top 40 | AAC | |
| Grunn FM | pop, streektaal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| XerosRadio | 60s, 70s | AAC | |
| TraxxRadio | 24/7, 60's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio n31 | piraat, the best of 80's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Seabreeze | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Lelystad | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Omroep Zilt | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 4EverRadio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dedimusic | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RHYTHM 21 ZWOLLE | dance, dutch | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hitradio 038 | 00's, 2020s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Regenboog | alternative, dutch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Food and Lounge | bossanova, chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Loeradio | local radio | OGG 128 kbps | |
| DZB Dance Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Urk FM geestelijk | misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emmeloord | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Station amg | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VechtdalNL | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lokale Omroep Dronten (107.4 FM) | 24/7, local news | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Rottum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1e Nederlands Opel Automuseum | ||||
| Acantus | ||||
| Aldheidskeamer Uldrik Bottema | ||||
| Batavus Fietsmuseum | ||||
| Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate | ||||
| Commandopost Grou | ||||
| De mummies van Wiuwert | ||||
| De Oude Aarde | ||||
| Duikmuseum Lemmer | ||||
| Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis Museum | ||||
| Fries Landbouwmuseum | ||||
| Fries Scheepvaart Museum | ||||
| Gildenhuys Blokzijl | ||||
| Herbarium Frisicum | ||||
| Hildo Krop Museum | ||||
| Ir. D.F. Wouda-gemaal | ||||
| It Kokelhûs fan Jan en Sjut | ||||
| Lancaster-expositie | ||||
| Mineralogisch Museum | ||||
| Modelspoor Museum | ||||
| Motormuseum Friesland | ||||
| Museum 't Kiekhuus | ||||
| Museum Belvédère | ||||
| Museum Drachten | ||||
| Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus | ||||
| Museum Heerenveen | ||||
| Museum Heerenveen | ||||
| Museum Joure | ||||
| Museum Warten | ||||
| Nationaal Openbaar Vervoermuseum | ||||
| Nationaal Vlechtmuseum | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs | ||||
| Oudheidkamer Weststellingwerf | ||||
| Oudheidskamer Lemster Fiifgea | ||||
| Puzzelmuseum | ||||
| Skûtsjemuseum | ||||
| Speelgoedmuseum De Boerepleats | ||||
| Stadhuis Sloten Museum Stedhûs Sleat | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Steenwijk | ||||
| Stoommachine 'De Toekomst' | ||||
| Streekmusuem Opsterland | ||||
| Tony Leenes's Indian Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| Villa Rams Woerthe |
Libraries in Rottum
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Akkrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beetsterzwaag | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Drachten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gorredijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Heerenveen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Joure | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Jubbega | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lemmer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Noordoostpolder | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Noordwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sneek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Steenwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wolvega | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Grou | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorpsbibliotheek De Wachtkamer | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rottum
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Markt | |||||
| Friese Streekmarkt | |||||
| markt heerenveen | |||||
| Markt Raadhuisplein | |||||
| Weekmarkt Gorredijk |
Cafes in Rottum
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rottum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierbrouwerij Bjuster |
Stadiums & Teams in Rottum
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rottum
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfskamer Wintersport | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Rottum
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | Medium Airport |
| Lelystad Airport | LEY | Medium Airport |
| Ameland Airport Ballum | — | Small Airport |
| De Voorst Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Drachten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hilversum Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoogeveen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Royal Dutch Aerospace Center | — | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Teuge Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Rottum
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| De Linde | ||
| Recoverix Gym |
Quick Facts
🇳🇱 About The Netherlands
Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Rottum
What is the population of Rottum?
Rottum has a population of 660 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles.
Is Rottum 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 Rottum?
Rottum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Rottum?
There are 53 business establishments in the area.