Swifterbant, The Netherlands

Flevoland · The Netherlands

Swifterbant is a small city in Flevoland, The Netherlands with a population of 6,475. Elevation: -10 ft (-3 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

6,475 Population 107/sq mi density

-10 ft Elevation -3 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

30.9 in Annual Rain

Europe / Amsterdam Timezone

$67,392 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$67,392 median income

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About Swifterbant

Swifterbant is a town in the Dutch province of Flevoland. It is a part of the municipality of Dronten, and lies about 13 km northeast of Lelystad.

People

Population6,475

Density107/mi²

Economy

B+

Median Income$67,392

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)

Rain30.9 in/yr

Sunny Days280/yr

Elevation-10 ft (-3 m)

Population	6,475
Population Density	107 / sq mi
Elevation	-10 ft (-3 m)
Coordinates	52.5683°, 5.6431°
Timezone	Europe/Amsterdam
Country	🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / Province	Flevoland
Average Temperature	49°F (10°C)
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	30.9 inches (786 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$67,392

About Swifterbant

Swifterbant is a small city in The Netherlands (Flevoland) with a population of 6,475. The city sits at an elevation of -10 feet (-3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Swifterbant is $67,392, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 518 business establishments.

Income: Swifterbant vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income	$67,392
	10% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	518

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Swifterbant experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of -10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	49.4°F
	9% below The Netherlands avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	-10 ft (-3 m)
Area	60.5 sq mi (156.7 km²)
Population Density	107/sq mi
Coordinates	52.5683°N, 5.6431°W
Timezone	Europe/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"

19% below The Netherlands avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.15"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

201 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	139 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	136 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	102 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	131 km
Jul 28, 1995	23 km W of Petten, Netherlands	M4.0	93 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	150 km
Sep 9, 2001	7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands	M3.8	76 km
Aug 8, 2006	1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands	M3.8	107 km
Sep 11, 1999	1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands	M3.7	107 km
Jan 24, 2008	1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.7	133 km
Mar 20, 2007	5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany	M3.7	135 km
Sep 12, 2001	54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands	M3.7	124 km
Jan 29, 1994	2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.7	150 km
Feb 17, 2008	2 km WNW of Moers, Germany	M3.6	140 km
Aug 3, 1995	2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany	M3.6	141 km
Jul 27, 1993	76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands	M3.5	147 km
Feb 16, 2007	3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany	M3.5	129 km
Aug 6, 2003	3 km SW of Wesel, Germany	M3.5	122 km
Sep 28, 1997	3 km W of Kempen, Germany	M3.4	143 km
Sep 10, 2001	10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands	M3.4	82 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	1.9 in
March	42°F (6°C)	2.4 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.9 in
July	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in
August	63°F (17°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
September	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in
October	51°F (10°C)	3.0 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
December	38°F (4°C)	2.9 in

Swifterbant has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 37°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Swifterbant

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
De Branding	-	-	-	-
De Golfslag	-	-	-	-
De Duykeldam	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Swifterbant

90 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Sky Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps
NPO Radio 5	60's, 70's	MP3 192 kbps
100% NL	-	MP3 128 kbps
NPO 2	-	MP3 192 kbps
538 Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps
SLAM!	dance, electro	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Veronica	greatest hits, pop rock	FLV
538 Non-Stop	hits, non-stop	MP3 128 kbps
NPO Klassiek	classical, klassiek	MP3 192 kbps
Tukker FM	folk, oldies	MP3 192 kbps
SLAM! Housuh In De Pauzuh	-	MP3 128 kbps
Joy Radio	-	MP3 192 kbps
RADIONL	24/7, dutch music	MP3 192 kbps
Slam! Mixmarathon	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gelderland	103.5, news	MP3 128 kbps
538 TOP 50	pop music, top charts	AAC+ 96 kbps
Classic NL	classical, classical music	MP3 192 kbps
Alleen Klassiek	klassiek	MP3 192 kbps
538 Classics	00’s, 10’s	MP3 128 kbps
SkyRadio Non-Stop	-	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio 10 60's & 70's Hits	60s, 70s	MP3 128 kbps
Pinguin Aardschok	heavy metal, metal	MP3 192 kbps
LX Classics	-	MP3 192 kbps
Pinguin On the Rocks	-	MP3 192 kbps
Soul Radio	-	AAC+ 64 kbps
Sky Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps
NPO BLEND	hiphop, npo	MP3 192 kbps
SLAM! HARDSTYLE	hardstyle	MP3 128 kbps
Hot radio Classics	local news, local radio	MP3 192 kbps
Baars classic Rock	classic rock, hard rock	MP3 320 kbps
SkyRadio HITS	-	AAC+ 64 kbps
Only 80s radio	80s	MP3 192 kbps
NPO Radio 4 Concerten	classical, non-stop	MP3 192 kbps
Zwartewater FM	-	MP3 128 kbps
Urk FM	christian, preaching	MP3 128 kbps
Radio 0511	various	MP3 192 kbps
Pinguin Vintage	oldies, pop music	MP3 192 kbps
Glind Radio	pop music	MP3 192 kbps
Quality FM	ballads, easy listening	MP3 192 kbps
Vibe Radio	classic hits, hits	MP3 192 kbps
XerosRadio Top 40	top 40	AAC
Pinguin Blues	blues, blues rock	MP3 192 kbps
Grunn FM	pop, streektaal	MP3 192 kbps
40up Radio	rock	MP3 192 kbps
Grand Prix Radio	sports news, top 40	MP3 192 kbps
Candlelight Radio	easy listening, romantic	MP3 128 kbps
SmileFM	00's, 80's	MP3 128 kbps
NPO radio 4	classical	AAC 64 kbps
NPO Blend - http	-	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Apeldoorn (high bandwidth)	local music, local news	MP3 192 kbps
Reformatorische Omroep 1	christian, music	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Regenboog	alternative, dutch	MP3 192 kbps
HitRadio1.nl	engels, hollands	MP3 192 kbps
4EverRadio	-	MP3 192 kbps
Food and Lounge	bossanova, chillout	MP3 128 kbps
Lokale Omroep Dronten (107.4 FM)	24/7, local news	MP3 320 kbps
Station amg	classic hits, classic rock	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Emmeloord	-	MP3 192 kbps
Urk FM geestelijk	misc	MP3 128 kbps
Ideaal FM	hits, oldies	MP3 192 kbps
Donderschoer Radio (2nd server)	24/7, local news	MP3 320 kbps
HoornRadio	community radio, local news	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Spannenburg	-	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal	-	MP3 192 kbps
Dedimusic	-	MP3 320 kbps
XerosRadio	60s, 70s	AAC
GodenzonenFM	-	MP3 320 kbps
Radio 1224	1224 am, 1224am	MP3 320 kbps
Lokale Omroep Zeewolde (LOZ 106.4FM)	24/7, local news	MP3 320 kbps
Samen1 radio	local news, local radio	MP3 192 kbps
SAMEN 1	local news, local radio	MP3
Samen1	local	MP3 192 kbps
Soul Radio (FR)	hip-hop, jazz	AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Apeldoorn	local music, local news	MP3 128 kbps
Kerstradio.nl	-	MP3 192 kbps
Freak Radio NL	-	MP3
Veluwe FM	-	MP3 192 kbps
Donderschoer Radio	24/7, local radio	MP3 320 kbps
Roulette FM	adult contemporary, oldies	MP3 320 kbps
Hitradio 038	00's, 2020s	MP3 320 kbps
FlevoZiekenOmroep (HLS audio)	music	AAC 52 kbps
NixxFM	00s, 80s	MP3 192 kbps
Rob Stenders stream	-	MP3 192 kbps
FlevoZiekenOmroep (FZO) AACPLUS stream	various pop hits oldies easylistening nederlands top40 nederlandstalig hollands dutch hospitalradio ziekenomroep	AAC 160 kbps
FlevoZiekenOmroep (FZO) MP3 stream	various pop hits oldies easylistening nederlands top40 nederlandstalig hollands dutch hospitalradio ziekenomroep	MP3 160 kbps
RTV794	classical	MP3
Loeradio	local radio	OGG 128 kbps
TraxxRadio	24/7, 60's	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Lelystad	local news, local radio	MP3
RHYTHM 21 ZWOLLE	dance, dutch	MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Swifterbant

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Aviodrome
Batavialand
Batavialand
Erf29
Het verscholen dorp
Kazematten
Marius van Dokkum Museum
Mechanisch Erfgoed Centrum
Museum 't Oude Raadhuis
Museum Elburg
Museum Nagele
Museum Schokland
Museum Sjoel Elburg
Museumsmederij De Hoefhamer
Noord-Veluws Museum
Paling museum
Stadsmuseum Harderwijk
Zandverhalen

Libraries in Swifterbant

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliotheek		0.0
Bibliotheek Biddinghuizen		0.0
Bibliotheek Dronten		0.0
Bibliotheek Harderwijk		0.0
Bibliotheek Lelystad		0.0
Bibliotheek Noordoostpolder		0.0
Bibliotheek Nunspeet		0.0
Bibliotheek Urk		0.0
Bibliotheek Zeewolde		0.0
Dorpsbibliotheek De Wachtkamer		0.0
Servicepunt Drielanden		0.0

Farmers Markets in Swifterbant

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Weekmarkt Elburg
Zaterdag markt
Zaterdagochtendmarkt

Restaurants in Swifterbant

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hai Yan Palace

Picasso

Pizzeria Picasso

Gas Stations in Swifterbant

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OK Swifterbant

Shell express Swifterbant

SuperTank

Gyms in Swifterbant

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

De Fitloods

Golf Courses in Swifterbant

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shortgolf Swifterbant

Breweries in Swifterbant

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Van Sandbergh Bieren (Microbrewery)

Ski Resorts Near Swifterbant

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Skipiste Nieuwegein	-	-	$0	-	-	-
IJsvereniging Laag Soeren	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Wolfskamer Wintersport	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Swifterbant

15 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Deelen Air Base	-	Medium Airport
Leeuwarden Air Base	LWR	Medium Airport
Lelystad Airport	LEY	Medium Airport
De Voorst Glidersite	-	Small Airport
Drachten Airfield	-	Small Airport
Emmerich Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hilversum Airfield	-	Small Airport
Middenmeer Airfield	-	Small Airport
Noordkop Glidersite	-	Small Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center	-	Small Airport
Salland Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Slootdorp Glidersite	-	Small Airport
Soesterberg Glidersite	-	Small Airport
Terlet Glidersite	-	Small Airport
Teuge Airport	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Swifterbant

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Recoverix Gym

Churches & Religious Organizations in Swifterbant

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Congreshal Jehovah's Getuigen
de Hoeksteen & Sint-Willibrordus
Kingdom hall jehovah's witnesses
Koninkrijkszaal

Quick Facts

Timezone

Europe/Amsterdam

🇳🇱 About The Netherlands

Capital	Amsterdam
Population	17,231,017
Area	41,526 km²
GDP (USD)	$1,135,475,867,551
GDP per capita	$63,516
HDI	0.946
Life expectancy	81.9 years
Internet users	97.0%
Urban population	95.3%
Currency	EUR (Euro)
Languages	Dutch
Calling code	+31
TLD	.nl
Driving side	right

Public Holidays in The Netherlands

11 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	Nieuwjaarsdag
Apr 3	Good Friday	Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5	Easter Sunday	Eerste Paasdag
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Tweede Paasdag
Apr 27	King's Day	Koningsdag
May 5	Liberation Day	Bevrijdingsdag
May 14	Ascension Day	Hemelvaartsdag
May 24	Pentecost	Eerste Pinksterdag
May 25	Whit Monday	Tweede Pinksterdag
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Eerste Kerstdag
Dec 26	St. Stephen's Day	Tweede Kerstdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swifterbant

What is the population of Swifterbant?

Swifterbant has a population of 6,475 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 107 people per square mile, spread across 60.5 square miles.

Is Swifterbant expensive to live in?

The median household income is $67,392, 10% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Swifterbant?

Swifterbant has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Swifterbant?

There are 518 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Dronten 28,073 pop · 4.3 mi Nagele 1,940 pop · 6.3 mi Urk 22,173 pop · 6.7 mi Tollebeek 2,455 pop · 7.7 mi Biddinghuizen 5,010 pop · 8.1 mi Lelystad 79,811 pop · 8.2 mi Ens 3,174 pop · 9.1 mi Espel 1,515 pop · 10.8 mi Emmeloord 46,409 pop · 10.8 mi Brunnepe 3,780 pop · 10.9 mi Kampen 48,980 pop · 11.3 mi Flevowijk 3,675 pop · 11.5 mi Elburg 21,844 pop · 11.9 mi IJsselmuiden 12,670 pop · 12.0 mi

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