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Ruinerwold, The Netherlands
Drenthe · The Netherlands
Ruinerwold is a small town in Drenthe, The Netherlands with a population of 2,485. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
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About Ruinerwold
In October 2019, 67-year-old Gerrit-Jan van Dorsten and his six adult children were discovered in Ruinerwold, a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe, where they had lived in seclusion for over ten years, since March 2009, in a farmhouse. Only the 58-year-old man who had rented the house had been seen around the village.
People
Economy
B+Climate
| Population | 2,485 |
| Population Density | 205 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.7233°, 6.2486° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Drenthe |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.7 inches (1,211 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.8 inches (20 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $75,276 |
About Ruinerwold
Ruinerwold is a small town in The Netherlands (Drenthe) with a population of 2,485. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Ruinerwold vs The Netherlands
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $75,276 |
| 0% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 199 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7233°N, 6.2486°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) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Ruinerwold has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in Ruinerwold
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindcentrum Ruinerwold | — | — | — | — |
| De Wezeboom | — | — | — | — |
| De Arendsvleugel | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ruinerwold
36 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 | |
| Baars classic Rock | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Deventer Radio | 00s, 10s | AAC+ 88 kbps | |
| Zwartewater FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTV Drenthe | adult contemporary, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| Hotradiohits Dab | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Vibe Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Koekstad Radio | local news, local radio | 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 | |
| Koekstad Radio Deventer | local radio, pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| De Vrolijke Snuiters | 24/7, various music | 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 | |
| RHYTHM 21 ZWOLLE | dance, dutch | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Nicky FM | 80s, 90s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Hermax | goldies, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Loeradio | local radio | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Roundandsound Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV794 | classical | MP3 | |
| Radio 794 | local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| SuperMixFM | various music | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Ruinerwold
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anno | ||||
| Anton Pieck Museum | ||||
| Arkmuseum | ||||
| Bakkerijmuseum | ||||
| Bakkerijmuseum | ||||
| Blikfabriek Hoogeveen Museum | ||||
| Bonami spelcomputer museum | ||||
| Buurtmuseum Kamperpoort | ||||
| Cultuurhistorisch Museum de Wemme | ||||
| De Oude Aarde | ||||
| Drukkerijmuseum | ||||
| Fietsmuseum "Het Toeval" | ||||
| Grammofoonmuseum | ||||
| Heksenmuseum de Heksehoeve | ||||
| Het Blikmuseum | ||||
| Het Vrouwenhuis | ||||
| Hildo Krop Museum | ||||
| Historisch centrum Kalkovens | ||||
| Historisch Museum Ommen | ||||
| Historisch Rijwielmuseum Ommen | ||||
| Landbouw Museum | ||||
| Miniatuurmuseum | ||||
| Museum de Fundatie / Paleis aan de Blijmarkt | ||||
| Museum De Proefkolonie | ||||
| Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus | ||||
| Museum Staphorst | ||||
| Museum Valse Kunst | ||||
| Museumboerderij "Pasmans Huus" | ||||
| Museumboerderij De Karstenhoeve | ||||
| Museumboerderij New Greenwich Village | ||||
| Nationaal Tinnen Figuren Museum | ||||
| Nationaal Vlechtmuseum | ||||
| Oermuseum | ||||
| Open Science Hub “De Melkweg” | ||||
| Oudheidkamer | ||||
| Oudheidkamer Weststellingwerf | ||||
| Palthehof | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Steenwijk | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum Meppel | ||||
| Stichting Schoonewelle | ||||
| Stoomgemaal Mastenbroek | ||||
| Stoommachine 'De Toekomst' | ||||
| Tapijtmuseum | ||||
| Verhalenwerf Hoogeveen | ||||
| Villa Rams Woerthe | ||||
| Vliegermuseum Space Art | ||||
| Voerman Museum Hatten | ||||
| Zeemuseum Miramar |
Libraries in Ruinerwold
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Dedemsvaart | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Diever | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Havelte | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliotheek Meppel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Noordwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ommen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ruinen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint Jansklooster | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Stadkamer Centrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Staphorst | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Steenwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wolvega | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zwolle Stadshagen | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediacentrum Windesheim | 0.0 | |||||
| MICT | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Hoogeveen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadkamer Aa-landen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadkamer Zuid | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ruinerwold
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Markt | |||||
| Friese Streekmarkt | |||||
| Marktstraat 8 |
Restaurants in Ruinerwold
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ruinerwold
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ruinerwold
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ruinerwold
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemean | ||||
| Brouwerij Avereest | ||||
| Brouwerij Horeca Service | ||||
| Jonge Beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Ruinerwold
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ruinerwold
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IJsvereniging Laag Soeren | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ruinerwold
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 |
| Lelystad Airport | LEY | 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 |
| Royal Dutch Aerospace Center | — | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Terlet Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Teuge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ruinerwold
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Revalidatiecentrum Vogellanden | ||
| Vogellanden Kinderrevalidatie |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruinerwold
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bartholomeüskerk | |
| Hervormde Kapel |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Ruinerwold?
Ruinerwold has a population of 2,485 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 205 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles.
Is Ruinerwold 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 Ruinerwold?
Ruinerwold has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.7 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ruinerwold?
There are 199 business establishments in the area.