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Tzum, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Tzum is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 945. Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
945 Population 117/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.4 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

Population945
Density117/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Population945
Population Density117 / sq mi
Coordinates53.1590°, 5.5628°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation50.4 inches (1,280 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Tzum

Tzum is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 945. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Tzum is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 76 business establishments.

Income: Tzum vs The Netherlands

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tzum 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 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below The Netherlands avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates53.1590°N, 5.5628°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 94 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 93 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 69 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 116 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 132 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 100 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 107 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 76 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 82 km
Dec 4, 1998 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands M3.2 119 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 73 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 93 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 66 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 81 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 54 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 38°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Tzum has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Tzum

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
IKC Staetlânsskoalle
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Radio Stations near Tzum

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tukker FM folk, oldies MP3 192 kbps
Joy Radio MP3 192 kbps
RADIONL 24/7, dutch music 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
Urk FM christian, preaching MP3 128 kbps
Radio Seagull album, alternative MP3 128 kbps
Grunn FM pop, streektaal MP3 192 kbps
XerosRadio Top 40 top 40 AAC
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
onverantwoord.com 24/7, various music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Spannenburg MP3 192 kbps
Dedimusic MP3 320 kbps
4EverRadio MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Zilt MP3 320 kbps
HoornRadio community radio, local news MP3 192 kbps
Ideaal FM hits, oldies MP3 192 kbps
Radio Seabreeze MP3 192 kbps
Radio n31 piraat, the best of 80's MP3 320 kbps
Urk FM geestelijk misc MP3 128 kbps
Lokale Omroep Ameland local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Tzum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Andere Museum
Aerden Plaats
Afsluitdijk Wadden Center
Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate
Bezoekerscentrum, expeditieschip van Willem Barentsz
Bierbrouwerij Us Heit
De mummies van Wiuwert
De Utrecht
Dekemastate
Epemastate
Fietselfstedentocht
First Frisian Skating Museum
Fries Landbouwmuseum
Fries Museum
Fries Scheepvaart Museum
Fries Verzetsmuseum
Gemeentemuseum Het Hannemahuis
Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden
Huis Van Eysinga
It Tsiispakhús
Jopie Huisman Museum
Kazemattenmuseum Kornwerderzand
Keatsmuseum
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof
Korendragershuisje
Kunst-van-Petra
Meijer Motoren Museum
Modelspoor Museum
Molenhuis De Jager
Motormuseum Friesland
Museum de Grutterswinkel
Museum De Tiid
Museum en Werkplaats Houtstad IJlst
Museum Hindeloopen
Museum Joure
Museum Martena
Museum Warkums Erfskip
Museumhaven Leeuwarden
Natuurmuseum Fryslân
OBE
Pier Pander Museum
Pier Pandertempel
Poptaslot - Azingastate - Heringastate
Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium
Schoolplatenmuseum
Skerven fan 'e Skar
Traditiekamer Vliegbasis Leeuwarden
Witte Swaen
Wrakkenmuseum

Libraries in Tzum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Bolsward0.0
Bibliotheek Dronryp0.0
Bibliotheek Franeker0.0
Bibliotheek Hallum0.0
Bibliotheek Harlingen0.0
Bibliotheek Joure0.0
Bibliotheek Koudum0.0
Bibliotheek Makkum0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Annaparochie0.0
Bibliotheek Sneek0.0
Bibliotheek Wommels0.0
Bibliotheek Workum0.0
dbieb Leeuwarden0.0
dbieb Stiens0.0

Farmers Markets in Tzum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dinsdagmarkt Stiens
Versmarkt De 3 Ambachten
Weekmarkt

Cafes in Tzum

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rustpunt Farmguesthouse Jetske
Rustpunt theetuin Westerein

Breweries in Tzum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
De Friese Bierbrouwerij BV
Het Brouwdok

Stadiums & Teams in Tzum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tzum

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Lelystad AirportLEYMedium Airport
Ameland Airport BallumSmall Airport
De Voorst GlidersiteSmall Airport
Drachten AirfieldSmall Airport
Middenmeer AirfieldSmall Airport
Noordkop GlidersiteSmall Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace CenterSmall Airport
Slootdorp GlidersiteSmall Airport
Texel International AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tzum

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Johanneskerk

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 Tzum

What is the population of Tzum?

Tzum has a population of 945 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

Is Tzum 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 Tzum?

Tzum 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 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tzum?

There are 76 business establishments in the area.

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