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Sluis, The Netherlands
Zeeland · The Netherlands
Sluis is a small town in Zeeland, The Netherlands with a population of 1,935. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 1,935 |
| Population Density | 168 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3083°, 3.3861° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Zeeland |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.2 inches (1,174 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.0 inches (13 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,276 |
About Sluis
Sluis is a small town in The Netherlands (Zeeland) with a population of 1,935. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Sluis vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $48,276 |
| 36% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 155 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Sluis
Sluis has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 758 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3083°N, 3.3861°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Sluis has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in Sluis
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Nieuwe van Dale | - | - | - | - |
| OBS Oranje-Nassau | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sluis
32 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nova (FR) | alternative, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen (BE) | - | MP3 | |
| Topradio TopRetroArena (BE) | 90s, dance | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Omroep Zeeland Radio | classics, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Family Radio (US) | alistair begg, bible | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| vrt klara high quality (BE) | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Plus Gent (BE) | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Topradio TopBam (BE) | hard techno, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee (192k) (BE) | live radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PINK! (BE) | pop, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen (BE) | - | AAC | |
| Villa Bota (BE) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Family Radio (East) (US) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio FM Gold (BE) | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio TRL (BE) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Goldenwave (US) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Kerstradio Noordzee (BE) | christmas music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Monique 963 Gold | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Be One - Xmas (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be (BE) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MelindaFM (BE) | classic, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee Info (BE) | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DooBeeSummer (BE) | summer | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Noordzee Gold (BE) | oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Groeistad Radio | pop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Toptechno (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Accent Radio (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RBS Radio (BE) | easy listening, regional | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Nova (BE) | hollands, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ajoin Music (BE) | carnaval | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Oilsjt Mjoezik (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Sluis
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adornes Estate | ||||
| Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal Museum | ||||
| Belfort | ||||
| Bizarium | ||||
| Bladelin Court | ||||
| Bosinfocentrum | ||||
| Bruges Beer Museum | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Bunker 1 | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Bunker 2 | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Vlissingen | ||||
| Canada - Poland War Museum | ||||
| Choco-Story | ||||
| Cozmix | ||||
| Cultuurforum Aardenburg | ||||
| Diamantmuseum | ||||
| Dienst Archeologie Stad Brugge | ||||
| Expo 'Vogels in het Zwin' | ||||
| For Freedom Museum | ||||
| Frank Brangwyn-Arentshuis | ||||
| Frietmuseum | ||||
| Fuchsiatuin Zomerweelde | ||||
| Gekkefietsenmuseum | ||||
| Gentpoort | ||||
| Godshuizen Sint-Janshospitaal | ||||
| Groeningemuseum | ||||
| Groeningemuseum | ||||
| Gruuthusemuseum | ||||
| Guido-Gezellemuseum | ||||
| Halve Maan | ||||
| Het oude Brandspuithuis | ||||
| HEY | ||||
| Historium | ||||
| HNLMS Mercuur | ||||
| Imkerij Expo | ||||
| Kantcentrum | ||||
| Lucifernum | ||||
| Lumina | ||||
| Musea Sculpta 3D Museum | ||||
| Museum Het Bolwerk | ||||
| Museum of Saints | ||||
| Museum Scheldewerf | ||||
| MuZEEum | ||||
| MuZEEum Kazematten | ||||
| Natuurcentrum | ||||
| O-L-V-ter-Potterie | ||||
| Peiremuzee | ||||
| Plattelandscentrum | ||||
| Polderhuis Dijk- en Oorlogsmuseum | ||||
| Sint-Janshospitaal | ||||
| Sjakie's Chocolade Museum | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum voor Volkskunde 'De Zwarte Kat' | ||||
| Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo | ||||
| Streekcentrum Huysmanshoeve | ||||
| The Dairy Museum | ||||
| Torture Museum Oude Steen | ||||
| Uilenspiegelmuseum | ||||
| Visserijmuseum Breskens | ||||
| Zeeuws museum |
Libraries in Sluis
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Breskens | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Daverlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Garve | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek IJzendijke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kaprijke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Landegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Landegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lembeke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lovendegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lovendegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oostburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Andries | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Maria-Aalter | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek uitleenpost Waardamme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Waarschoot | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Xaverianen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zomergem | 0.0 | |||||
| Cultuurbibliotheek Stock Laureyns | 0.0 | |||||
| De Biekorf | 0.0 | |||||
| De Boekennok | 0.0 | |||||
| De Buze | 0.0 | |||||
| De Dijk | 0.0 | |||||
| De Zorge | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Aalter | 0.0 | |||||
| Jan-Frans Willemsbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Maldegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Sint-Laureins | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruilbib | 0.0 | |||||
| Sint-Thomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Wegwijzer vzw | 0.0 | |||||
| Zeeuwse Bibliotheek Middelburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Zeeuwse Bibliotheek Vlissingen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sluis
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ceremonieplein | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Vismarkt |
Hotels in Sluis
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sluis
43 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sluis
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sluis
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sluis
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sluis
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourgogne des Flandres | ||||
| Brouwerij B | ||||
| Brouwerij De Halve Maan | ||||
| Brouwerij De Leite | ||||
| Brouwerij Stokhove | ||||
| Brouwerij Van Renterghem | ||||
| Bryggja | ||||
| Fort Lapin | ||||
| Mout | ||||
| Stokhove Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Sluis
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sluis
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LIL | Large Airport |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | Large Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Koksijde Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | HZB | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Axel Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Haamstede Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Herlies ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Midden-Zeeland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ursel Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sluis
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postkantoor |
Treatment Centers in Sluis
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centrum van de Oostkust voor Revalidatie & Welzijnszorg | ||
| De Klinker |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sluis
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hervormde Kerk | |
| Johannes de Doperkapel | |
| Mariakerk | |
| Stichting volle evangelie gemeente Sion |
Quick Facts
🇳🇱 About The Netherlands
Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sluis
What is the population of Sluis?
Sluis has a population of 1,935 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 168 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.
Is Sluis expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,276, 36% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Sluis?
Sluis has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sluis?
There are 155 business establishments in the area.