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Ter Apel, The Netherlands

Groningen · The Netherlands

Ter Apel is a small town in Groningen, The Netherlands with a population of 3,880. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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B+ Good
3,880 Population 12,125/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
44.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$69,768 Median Income
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3.6 / 5.0
$69,768 median income

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About Ter Apel

Ter Apel

Ter Apel is a village with a population of 9,914 residents in the municipality Westerwolde in the northern Netherlands, in the province Groningen in the region Westerwolde. The town lies on the stream Ruiten Aa, which has the valley that together with the Ter Apeler forest belongs to the national network of nature reserves, the Ecologische Hoofdstructuur. An accommodation centre for refugees is located at Ter Apel, functioning as a "departure centre" for rejected refugees and a registration point, operated by the Centraal Orgaan opvang Asielzoekers. Ter Apel lies on the roads N366, N976 and N391. It forms the southern point of the border between Groningen and Drenthe, the Semslinie.

People

Population3,880
Density12,125/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,768

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population3,880
Population Density12,125 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates52.8767°, 7.0597°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceGroningen
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,130 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.1 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$69,768

About Ter Apel

Ter Apel is a small town in The Netherlands (Groningen) with a population of 3,880. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 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 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Ter Apel is $69,768, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 310 business establishments.

Income: Ter Apel vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$69,768
7% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)310

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ter Apel

Ter Apel has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.7°C / 37°F 0.4° / 5° 74.6
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F 0.5° / 5.8° 50.8
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 2.1° / 9.6° 52.4
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 4.6° / 14.6° 29.0
May 13.2°C / 56°F 8.2° / 18.2° 51.3
Jun 15.9°C / 61°F 11° / 20.8° 59.8
Jul 18°C / 64°F 12.9° / 23° 83.9
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 12.7° / 22.9° 80.9
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 10° / 19° 56.3
Oct 10.5°C / 51°F 6.9° / 14.1° 59.1
Nov 6.3°C / 43°F 3.7° / 8.9° 67.6
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 1.2° / 5.6° 74.4
Ter Apel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below The Netherlands avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density12,125/sq mi
Coordinates52.8767°N, 7.0597°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

165 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 75 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 73 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 105 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 64 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 86 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 87 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 68 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 88 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 141 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 141 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 73 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 56 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 66 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 142 km
May 7, 1996 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany M3.4 144 km
Nov 27, 1991 2 km ESE of Dinslaken, Germany M3.3 148 km
Sep 7, 1995 2 km NNW of Dinslaken, Germany M3.3 146 km
Mar 5, 2007 1 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.3 141 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 138 km
Jun 27, 1992 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Ter Apel has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Ter Apel

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
RSG Ter Apel
Openbare Basisschool De Vlinder
CBS De Verrekijker
Pork
RSG Ter Apel - Locatie Westermarke
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Radio Stations near Ter Apel

30 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Grolloo Radio americana, blues MP3 320 kbps
Radio Continu classics, dutch MP3 192 kbps
HITZZZ!! deutsch, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Noord nieuws, regio MP3 192 kbps
zendpiraat folk music MP3 320 kbps
PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente oldies MP3 192 kbps
Piratenpower country music, duits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Noordvaarder Reiki healing, new wave MP3 128 kbps
RTV Drenthe adult contemporary, regional MP3 192 kbps
OOG Radio local radio MP3
Hete Hits MP3 256 kbps
Gigant FM dutch music, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
RSO radio community radio - seniors, local radio MP3 192 kbps
KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix oldies MP3 192 kbps
Twente FM pop, rock AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream AAC+ 64 kbps
Regio FM local news, local radio MP3 256 kbps
piraten twente MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio (DE) alternative, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Esperando MP3 192 kbps
Radio Calypso oldies, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Eemsdelta contemporary MP3 320 kbps
Planet 90 90's, dance MP3 192 kbps
Tirolia-Express internet radio, schlager MP3 192 kbps
firma lomp en onbenullig echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 128 kbps
Hitgolfradio.nl piraten, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Team FM Twente MP3 192 kbps
Schützenfest im Radio (DE) aktuell, ballermann MP3 128 kbps
Nicky FM 80s, 90s MP3 256 kbps
Radio Hermax goldies, oldies MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ter Apel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amisia Anleger
Emsland Archäologie Museum
EnergieRijk
Erdöl-Erdgas-Museum Twist
Heimathaus Rütenbrock
Heimathof Altenberge
Imkermuseum
Industrieel Smalspoor Museum
Inselmühle
Kaarsenmakerij
Kapiteinswoning
Miniwelten Lathen
Mühlenmuseum Haren
Museen an der Koppelschleuse
Museum Archeologische Vondsten
Museum Collectie Brands
Museum de Oude Wolden
Museum Klooster Ter Apel
Museum of Contemporary Tibetan Art
Museum Slaait'nhoes
Museum Zwaantje Hans Stokman Hof
Museumspoorlijn STAR
Myskery
Poppentheater & Museum
Restaurant Slaait'nhoes
Schifffahrtmuseum
Speelgoedmuseum
Stadtmuseum Arenberg'sche Rentei
Stadtmuseum Meppen
Synagogaal Museum
Terra Mora
Tractor & Werktuigen Museum Jan Drenthe
Van Gogh Huis
Veenkoloniaal museum

Libraries in Ter Apel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Bellingwolde0.0
Bibliotheek Blijham0.0
Bibliotheek Emmen0.0
Bibliotheek Musselkanaal0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuw-Amsterdam0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuwe Pekela0.0
Bibliotheek Onstwedde0.0
Bibliotheek Oude Pekela0.0
Bibliotheek Schoonebeek0.0
Bibliotheek Stadskanaal0.0
Bibliotheek Ter Apel0.0
Bibliotheek Vlagtwedde0.0
Bonifatiushaus0.0
Bonifatiushaus0.0
KÖB Herz-Jesu Altharen0.0
Leeszaal0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Veendam0.0
St. Ansgar0.0
Stadtbücherei KÖB0.0

Farmers Markets in Ter Apel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maandagmarkt
Weekmarkt Ter Apel

Hotels in Ter Apel

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Boschhuis

Restaurants in Ter Apel

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Ketting
Hong Fong
Kersebloesem
La Plaza II
Lunchroom Brasserie Enjoy
Pyramide

Cafes in Ter Apel

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rustpunt Cosis, Theehuis Het Viaduct
Rustpunt Roelage
theehuis Het Viaduct

Zoos in Ter Apel

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

kinderboerderij Het Viaduct
Wonderwereld

Dentists in Ter Apel

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tandartspraktijk Mulder
Van Wijk Tandtechniek

Veterinaries in Ter Apel

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arts & Dier Ter Apel

Gas Stations in Ter Apel

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso Jan Potze
fieten olie

Banks in Ter Apel

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rabobank

Gyms in Ter Apel

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Renda Pronk Yoga
Sportplaza Ter Apel

Breweries in Ter Apel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
De Veteraan

Stadiums & Teams in Ter Apel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ter Apel

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMOLarge Airport
Twente AirportENSMedium Airport
Wittmundhafen Air BaseMedium Airport
Alte Ems AirfieldSmall Airport
Barßel AirfieldSmall Airport
Borghorst AirfieldSmall Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
Brockzetel Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dankern AirfieldSmall Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-PapenburgSmall Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-LingenSmall Airport
Hoogeveen AirfieldSmall Airport
Meppen Air BaseSmall Airport
Metelen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Oostwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Bentlage AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Eschendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Salland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Stadskanaal AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Veendam GlidersiteSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ter Apel

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
De Regenboog
Lourdesgrot Laudermarke
Willibrorduskerk

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 Ter Apel

What is the population of Ter Apel?

Ter Apel has a population of 3,880 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 12,125 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

Is Ter Apel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $69,768, 7% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Ter Apel?

Ter Apel 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 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ter Apel?

There are 310 business establishments in the area.

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