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Terwispel, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Terwispel is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 545. Elevation: -3 ft (-1 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
545 Population 90/sq mi density
-3 ft Elevation -1 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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People

Population545
Density90/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Population545
Population Density90 / sq mi
Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Coordinates53.0197°, 6.0478°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Terwispel

Terwispel is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 545. The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet (-1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Terwispel is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: Terwispel vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$56,808
24% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Terwispel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below The Netherlands avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates53.0197°N, 6.0478°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 M4.7 134 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 131 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 149 km
Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 119 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 50 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 145 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 112 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 146 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 128 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 146 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 142 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 133 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 58 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 123 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 119 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 59 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 55 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 121 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 106 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Terwispel has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Terwispel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OBS 't Ambyld
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Radio Stations near Terwispel

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tukker FM folk, oldies MP3 192 kbps
RADIONL 24/7, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
Joy Radio MP3 192 kbps
Echtepiraten.nl echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 192 kbps
Zeilsteen radio MP3 128 kbps
RTV NOF radio local radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Hot radio Classics local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Baars classic Rock classic rock, hard rock MP3 320 kbps
Grunn FM pop, streektaal MP3 192 kbps
Urk FM christian, preaching MP3 128 kbps
XerosRadio Top 40 top 40 AAC
Zwartewater FM MP3 128 kbps
Dedimusic MP3 320 kbps
Music from earth dutch music, various music MP3 320 kbps
Radio n31 piraat, the best of 80's MP3 320 kbps
Omroep Assen MP3 320 kbps
Lokale Omroep Ameland local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal MP3 192 kbps
DZB Dance Radio MP3 320 kbps
Urk FM geestelijk misc MP3 128 kbps
Radio Emmeloord MP3 192 kbps
Station amg classic hits, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
VechtdalNL MP3 192 kbps
Lokale Omroep Dronten (107.4 FM) 24/7, local news MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Terwispel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Andere Museum
1e Nederlands Opel Automuseum
Acantus
Aldheidskeamer Uldrik Bottema
Batavus Fietsmuseum
Botanische Tuin De Kruidhof
Commandopost Grou
De Utrecht
Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis Museum
Fogelsanghstate
Herbarium Frisicum
Hildo Krop Museum
Huis Van Eysinga
IJstijdenmuseum
It Kokelhûs fan Jan en Sjut
Lancaster-expositie
Landbouwmuseum 'de Brink'
LEGiO Museum
Mineralogisch Museum
Museum 't Kiekhuus
Museum Belvédère
Museum De Proefkolonie
Museum De Schierstins
Museum Drachten
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Valse Kunst
Museum Warten
Museumboerderij Ot en Sien
Museumdrukkerij IJzer & Lood
Nationaal Openbaar Vervoermuseum
Nationaal Vlechtmuseum
Natuurmuseum Bruinenberg
Observeum
Oold Ark
Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet
Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs
Oudheidkamer Weststellingwerf
Puzzelmuseum
Scherjon's Klompenmuseum
Skûtsjemuseum
Speelgoedmuseum De Boerepleats
Stadsmuseum Steenwijk
Stoommachine 'De Toekomst'
Streekmusuem Opsterland
Victory Museum
Villa Rams Woerthe
Zeemuseum Miramar

Libraries in Terwispel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Akkrum0.0
Bibliotheek Beetsterzwaag0.0
Bibliotheek Buitenpost0.0
Bibliotheek De Westereen0.0
Bibliotheek Drachten0.0
Bibliotheek Gorredijk0.0
Bibliotheek Grootegast0.0
Bibliotheek Havelte0.0
Bibliotheek Heerenveen0.0
Bibliotheek Joure0.0
Bibliotheek Jubbega0.0
Bibliotheek Marum0.0
Bibliotheek Noordwolde0.0
Bibliotheek Oosterwolde0.0
Bibliotheek Steenwijk0.0
Bibliotheek Surhuisterveen0.0
Bibliotheek Ureterp0.0
Bibliotheek Wolvega0.0
dbieb Burgum0.0
dbieb Grou0.0
dbieb Gytsjerk0.0
dbieb Leeuwarden0.0

Farmers Markets in Terwispel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
De Markt
Friese Streekmarkt
markt heerenveen
Markt Raadhuisplein
Weekmarkt Gorredijk

Cafes in Terwispel

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rustpunt In kopke op 'e pole

Gas Stations in Terwispel

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fieten Olie Gorredijk
OK Terwispel

Breweries in Terwispel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierbrouwerij Bjuster

Stadiums & Teams in Terwispel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Terwispel

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Lelystad AirportLEYMedium Airport
Ameland Airport BallumSmall Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
De Voorst GlidersiteSmall Airport
Drachten AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoogeveen AirfieldSmall Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace CenterSmall Airport
Salland Glider FieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Terwispel

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
De Linde

Churches & Religious Organizations in Terwispel

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Protestantse Gemeente

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 Terwispel

What is the population of Terwispel?

Terwispel has a population of 545 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.

Is Terwispel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,808, 24% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Terwispel?

Terwispel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Terwispel?

There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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