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Ruinen, The Netherlands
Drenthe · The Netherlands
Ruinen is a small town in Drenthe, The Netherlands with a population of 2,610. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ruinen
Ruinen is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is located in the municipality of De Wolden, about 10 km northwest of Hoogeveen. The Dwingelderveld National Park is located near Ruinen.
People
Economy
B+Climate
| Population | 2,610 |
| Population Density | 7,054 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.7625°, 6.3542° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Drenthe |
| 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 | $75,276 |
About Ruinen
Ruinen is a small town in The Netherlands (Drenthe) with a population of 2,610. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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: Ruinen vs The Netherlands
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $75,276 |
| 0% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 209 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,054/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7625°N, 6.3542°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) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Ruinen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.0").
Schools in Ruinen
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouwmensen DNWO | - | - | - | - |
| 't Oelebröd | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ruinen
38 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grolloo Radio | americana, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Echtepiraten.nl | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Noord | nieuws, regio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| zendpiraat | folk music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV NOF radio | local radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Baars classic Rock | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| RTV Drenthe | adult contemporary, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Koekstad Radio | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zwartewater FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RSO radio | community radio - seniors, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Noordvaarder Reiki | healing, new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hotradiohits Dab | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Vibe Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| DZB Dance Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| De Vrolijke Snuiters | 24/7, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Esperando | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Golfbreker | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Regio FM | local news, local radio | MP3 256 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 | |
| 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 | |
| RHYTHM 21 ZWOLLE | dance, dutch | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Nicky FM | 80s, 90s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Hermax | goldies, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Roundandsound Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV794 | classical | MP3 | |
| Radio 794 | local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio074 | local music, music | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Ruinen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blikfabriek Hoogeveen Museum | ||||
| Bommel en Tom Poes museum | ||||
| Bonami spelcomputer museum | ||||
| Cultuurhistorisch Museum de Wemme | ||||
| Drents Museum | ||||
| Drents Museum | ||||
| Drukkerijmuseum | ||||
| Fietsmuseum "Het Toeval" | ||||
| Grammofoonmuseum | ||||
| Heksenmuseum de Heksehoeve | ||||
| Herbert | ||||
| Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork | ||||
| Het Blikmuseum | ||||
| het oale Meestershuus | ||||
| Hildo Krop Museum | ||||
| Historisch Museum Ommen | ||||
| Historisch Rijwielmuseum Ommen | ||||
| Landbouw Museum | ||||
| Museum De Proefkolonie | ||||
| Museum GGZ Drenthe | ||||
| Museum Staphorst | ||||
| Museum Valse Kunst | ||||
| Museumboerderij "Pasmans Huus" | ||||
| Museumboerderij De Karstenhoeve | ||||
| Museumboerderij New Greenwich Village | ||||
| Nationaal Tinnen Figuren Museum | ||||
| Nationaal Vlechtmuseum | ||||
| Oermuseum | ||||
| Oold Ark | ||||
| Open Science Hub “De Melkweg” | ||||
| Palthehof | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Steenwijk | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum Meppel | ||||
| Stoottroepen museum | ||||
| Verhalenwerf Hoogeveen | ||||
| Villa Rams Woerthe | ||||
| Vliegermuseum Space Art | ||||
| Zeemuseum Miramar |
Libraries in Ruinen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Assen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beilen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dedemsvaart | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Diever | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Havelte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Jubbega | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliotheek Meppel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Noordwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ommen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oosterwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ruinen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Staphorst | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Steenwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Hoogeveen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ruinen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asser warenmarkt | |||||
| De Markt | |||||
| Friese Streekmarkt | |||||
| Marktstraat 8 |
Hotels in Ruinen
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ruinen
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ruinen
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ruinen
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ruinen
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ruinen
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ruinen
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ruinen
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ruinen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brouwerij Avereest | ||||
| Brouwerij Horeca Service | ||||
| Jonge Beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Ruinen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ruinen
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IJsvereniging Laag Soeren | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ruinen
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Deelen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | Medium Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Ameland Airport Ballum | - | 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 |
| Terlet Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Teuge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruinen
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Maria Kerk |
Quick Facts
🇳🇱 About The Netherlands
Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ruinen
What is the population of Ruinen?
Ruinen has a population of 2,610 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 7,054 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.
Is Ruinen 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 Ruinen?
Ruinen 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 Ruinen?
There are 209 business establishments in the area.